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Harbour Lights

Fresnel Lens

Limited Editions

The Fresnel Lens - pronounced 'fra-nel' - was first introduced by the French scientist, Augustine Jean Fresnel. Augustine was born in 1788.

In 1824, well into Fresnel's career, he was employed by the Lighthouse Commission and as part of his effort he developed the use of compound lenses instead of mirrors for lighthouse visibility.

The new Fresnel Lens was introduced shortly after development and is used still today in almost all lighthouses throughout the nation.

Limited Edition: 3000

Introduced Fall 2005

Fresnel Lens

3rd Order Bi-Valve

Point Vicente, CA

Located along the picturesque coastal landscape of California, the Point Vicente Lighthouse stands as a reminder of the history of this serene location.

Point Vicente Light was illuminated in 1926 & was outfitted with a Third Order Fresnel Lens.

The lens was manufactured in 1886 by Barbier, Benord & Turenne in Paris, France, and is by far the most beautiful aspect of this magnificent lighthouse.

This lens is unlike any other because of the unique bivalve type design.

The double prism allowed for two rapid flashes, followed by seconds of darkness, giving the seafaring travelers better visibility and recognition of the treacherous area this lighthouse protects.

This Fresnel Lens is lighted, but batteries not included.

Order: #HL-678

Price Was: $105.00 * Sale Price: $84.00