The Lighthouse On The Box

Can anyone tell me what lighthouse is on the LE boxes? It is probably another dumb question but I can't seem to put my finger on it...

Is there any significance to why they chose that specific lighthouse?

And for you old timers...did it ever change or has it been the same for all the LE's?

BB

Portland Head Light, Maine.
Box designed by Court Patton

***Special alert to all new collectors!***

The very first HL I purchased was Southeast Light on Block Island during the summer of '94. I new nothing about HL's at the time but I'm a regular at the Block each summer so I thought it would be nice to have a replica of the SE Light.

When I brought the piece home, I removed it from the box and proudly displayed my treasure on the mantle. I took a second look at the box and noticed the picture was of Portland Head Light and not the SE Light. The first thing I thought, "generic box" , so I tossed it. What a mistake! I didn't know it then, but I do now, keep the original box!

There are several thoughts on HL's with the original box versus without the box. My experiences have taught me the HL is worth more with the original box. How much more? Depends if the potential buyer is a traditionalist who won't purchase a collectible without the original box, or a collector who just wants to add a particular piece to his or her collection.

My advice is keep those original boxes!!!

Bob