HARBOUR LIGHTS 1994 CAPE NEDDICK (NUBBLE) MAINE HL 141

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Harbour Lights Award Winning Collectible Lighthouses Cape Neddick (Nubble), Maine H L141 in MINT condition with Harbour Lights packaging and the original Certificate of Authenticity! You are bidding on the retired Cape Neddick (Nubble), Maine Lighthouse (code HL141). This piece is numbered 5020 and was limited to an edition of 5500 in total. It measures 6" tall and is meticulously crafted to the Harbour Lights standard. It was announced on January 1, 1994 and was retired on March 17, 1995. This piece has been signed and dated by Bill Younger. I purchased this item around 1997 from another collector and I do not know the complete history on the piece. Please note that the box is an original Harbour Lights box, but is not the original to this piece. The box has the Cape Neddick badging, but the number is hand printed as 4333 (as opposed to the pieces flag number 5020). This item has not been displayed in the time that I have owned it. The lighthouse also known as Nubble Light, is Maine's southernmost lighthouse, located off Cape Neddick, on York Beach. Cape Neddick got its nickname, Nubble, from the rocky island on which it sits. In 1807 requests were made for a lighthouse at York Beach. In 1837 a construction proposal was rejected stating that t were already three lights in the area, and an additional beacon was not necessary. Boon Island, Whaleback and Portsmouth Harbor are all in close proximity. It took almost four decades before a lighthouse was finally established. Construction of the lighthouse began in 1874. In 1879 the 41-foot cast-iron tower was lit and the fixed red light shone through the Fourth Order Fresnel Lens. In 1902 an oil house was added to the station. A unique addition to this lighthouse, very rarely seen at any other lighthouse, is the tiny cast-iron lighthouses adorning the tops of the service gallery's balusters. It is not known how these charming touches were added, or whom the culprit was that did it. Cape Neddick light has been a very popular tourist attraction over the years. One lighthouse keeper conducted daily tours for visitors, which developed into a thriving side business for the family. Another keeper was famous for his nineteen-pound cat, which tourists would try to catch a glimpse of while passing by the lighthouse. Mr. T was reportedly the best mouse catcher on the York coast and would swim the channel several times a day to visit his mainland feline friends. This well loved lighthouse was automated in 1987 and the Coast Guard keeper was removed. Cape Neddick is still an active aid to navigation, maintained by the Coast Guard. Ownership of the beacon was transferred to the town of York in 1998. They have made many improvements, keeping this important piece of nautical history in pristine condition. Although it is not currently open to the public you can get a good look from afar at Sohier Park, from excursion boats and occasional lighthouse cruises through the area. This is a great piece! I take meticulous care of my collectibles and this item is in MINT condition. This item comes from a smoke free environment. Please check the pictures as I have tried to provide detailed shots for your review. This is a great opportunity to pick up an extremely hard to find retired Harbour Lights collectible. The older lights are very rare, don't miss out on your chance to add this one to your collection. I accept money orders, cashiers checks or Paypal. Shipping and handling within the continental United States will be $10.00 and I will include insurance on the package up to the final purchase amount. I ship using UPS and provide tracking numbers so that you can track the package once sent. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. read more

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