Harbour Lights
 
Haig Point,
South Carolina
 
 AP  Edition
 
This explanation of Artist's Proof Lighthouses is taken from the Harbour Lights website:
"Artist's Proof (AP) - a limited number of early finished and painted lighthouses used in the final paint-approval process and intended to preview the item to dealers at rep showrooms or at Collectible Shows. In the early years, these pieces had no marking on the flag and the words "Artist Proof" or "Paint Sample" may have been handwritten on the bottom felt.
 In recent years, "AP" is hand-printed on the flag and a paper label on the bottom may include the words "Artists Sample". The coloration of AP's may differ slightly from the finished piece. Typically between 10-15 APs are made in total."

 

Harbour Lights Artist Proof Haig Point, SC - photo copyright 2007 CollectiblesRome
Haig Point Lighthouse
South Carolina
 
Limited Edition of 8000
Size:  6" high
 
Introduced  January 2000
Retired  December 2003
 
Includes Certificate of Authenticity & the small information card.  
Does not have the original box.
~ SOLD OUT ~
"Artist's Proof"
#246-AP    *    $200.00

Harbour Lights Artist Proof Haig Point, SC - photo copyright 2007 CollectiblesRome

Harbour Lights Artist Proof Haig Point, SC - photo copyright 2007 CollectiblesRome
   
 

The Lighthouse shown above is an "Artist's Proof", which is used by the artist to test paint colors prior to regular production.

Artist Samples, or Artist Proofs,  are difficult to find & very rare.
Harbour Lights Artist Proof Haig Point, SC - photo copyright 2007 CollectiblesRome
 
Harbour Lights Artist Proof Haig Point, SC - photo copyright 2007 CollectiblesRome
Here is a picture of the flag on the base - it is hand written with "AP".
The lettering is slightly faded, or was never written boldly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is a picture of the bottom of the lighthouse, so that you can see the  label.
 
As you can see, the label on this one  identifies it as an Artist Proof.
 

 
 

Harbour Lights - Retired Lighthouses

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