219 CEDAR KEYS, FL, HL 268, #337 of 8,000 issued 09/2001, retired 12/2004, made in China, box (#6), Certificate of Authenticity, tent card

Each piece will be double boxed and packed for a 30' drop should that occur in handling. Shipper only insures first $50 valuation at no additional cost. PLEASE NOTE:  I will only refund this amount ($50) if damage occurs unless buyer has purchased additional insurance. If buyer wishes additional insurance, the cost associated with additional insurance will be calculated and buyer will pay additional cost. 

Imagine an island locale that only Mother Nature could conjure up. Marine turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and West Indian manatees frolic in the clear, fresh water. Large heron gracefully wade in the same marshes. Beautiful egret forage for food. Brown pelicans soar freely through the clean air. Here, the endangered ibis can safely make their nests, ensuring their continued survival. All of this set against the backdrop of magnificent Cedar trees. Is it too good to be true?

On one of the islands of Cedar Keys, such a magical place exists. Seahorse Key is the outermost isle, holding 165 acres of teeming wildlife, protected by its designation as a Wildlife Refuge. Standing amid all of this natural beauty is a historic lighthouse.

Officials erected the sentinel in 1854 to warn mariners of the shallow beaches. In the following decades, many attempts were made to tame this magnificent island. Though as each resort and outpost was erected, along came a hurricane to rid the island of its friendly invaders. Eventually Mother Nature won and the island was left for the wildlife to enjoy. The lighthouse survived, one of the few structures destined to remain on Seahorse Key.

Visitors to the island are astounded by the incredible beauty and delicate natural balance. Boats must maintain a distance of 300' from March 1st through June 30th of each year, but are welcome ashore in the Fall and Winter. The lighthouse is usually open to the public once a year during the annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival.

The University of Florida currently inhabits the decommissioned lighthouse while they conduct marine science research. They maintain the building and make restorative repairs, following the original design whenever possible.

The interior of the 30' beacon, reputed to be a guard tower from the days of the Civil War, currently stores equipment and supplies. The keeper’s quarters houses up to 26 scientists.

The entire Wildlife refuge is a wondrous place, preserved by both mankind and by Mother Nature for generations to come. 

I strongly suggest you read the history compiled by Kraig Anderson of Lighthousefriends.com on this lighthouse for additional information–it was enlightening to me.

        Special note to fellow sleuths:  This piece has ten (10) seahorses and is, I believe, the only Harbour Lights piece having more than one--HAPPY HUNTING!!

MEASUREMENTS: L = 6¾” x 5" W x H = 3¾”

CONDITION: Very good. Displayed for a short time in glass-enclosed curio cabinet.

Each piece will be double boxed and packed for a 30' drop should that occur in handling. Shipper only insures first $50 valuation at no additional cost. PLEASE NOTE:  I will only refund this amount ($50) if damage occurs unless buyer has purchased additional insurance. If buyer wishes additional insurance, the cost associated with additional insurance will be calculated and buyer will pay additional cost. 

If damaged in shipping, buyer must save damaged carton to show shipper’s rep condition of boxes.

NOTE: for the most part, I only collected full size Harbour Lights. GLOWS and Little Lights of Mine will be clearly identified as such should I find I have any.