I graciously received my Pottawatomie, WI light that I won the chance to own a Number 9 of, inspected it, and am currently confused on the "Special backstamp issue" that has been previously discussed here at the forums.

I was under the understanding that numbers 1 through 550, of the 1,500 Limited edition run, would have a special Pottawatomie Lighthouse Sesquicentennial backstamp.

As stated above, I graciously received a No. 9 but it has the regular bottom sticker. The box does not indicate any "special significance" either.

Anybody have any information regarding the "backstamp" on this wonderful piece?

I am not sure it was a back stamp. I thought it was a special sticker on the bottom. Now you have me thinking which but it was one or the other.

The AMO Gallery website did say the first 550 pieces will have a special backstamp.

I'm sure there wondering what happened as well.

The HL web site says back stamp also.
Harbour lights web site

I don't think a backstamp can be put on the matting on the bottom of the full size piece. We put a special sticker on the bottom of the 100 Cedar Island LEs we sold for the 1st LI Lighthouse Challenge. I had the option of designing and making the stamp myself or have Harbour Lights do it. I did it myself which made it challenging to get it on the bottom of the first 50 presigned Bill Younger pieces. lol
We were able to get a backstamp on the Little Lights because they do not have the matting on the bottom of the pieces.

Bob

I have No. 92 and there's no special stamp or other accesory included.

I talked to the good folks at AMO Gallery in Sturgeon Bay today. They sent this message: If you have one coming from AMO, sit tight it will be on it's way soon!

Mike

Even though a special sticker sounds special. There has been five events that I can think of that gave out special stickers for lighthouses. Never heard anyone wanting one of the lighthosues with special stickers or even sell one. So not having a special sticker is probally not that big of a deal.

The latest for those that ordered from AMO Gallery:

Received #414. No sticker , but great detail from HL.

I was also wondering about the backstamp. Recieved #54. Very nice piece and I'm happy with it as is.

Daniel..your comment

.... "So not having a special sticker is probably not that big of a deal."

Well, I'm thinking that this might be a big deal to those folks who have helped in the restoration, and celebration of this light's 150th Anniversary!

All I meant is that it would probably not add any value to the lighthouse. I have been a big supporter for special stickers since I received my first one at the Sapelo special event. I have sugested to Bill and stated on this forum for years that all collectors that go to regionals should have a special sticker on their lighthouse.

I feel that in your case and that all that have helped in the restoration should get a special sticker from HL. I think you should get a list of names of all that Helped and that are purchasing a Pottawatomie, WI. Send these names off to Tony and Ask for a special sticker.

This is so disappointing! This sticker was to have the special Sesquicentennial Logo on it for Pottawatomie and the Friends of Rock Island.