Interesting facts about the Lefton Historic American Lighthouse Collection.

Geo. Z. Lefton Co. - is a 58-year-old company that is known nationally and internationally as a marker of fine porcelain, giftware and collectibles. 

Historic American Lighthouse Collection - is a collection of American Lighthouse replicas that premiered in 1992 with 14 pieces in the initial introduction.

Lit Replicas - the Historic American Lighthouse Collection was the first major collection of "lit" lighthouse replicas and the most popular.

Newsletter - the Lighthouse Log was first introduced in 1993 and published quarterly. In 1999 this newsletter has been combined and expanded into a collector's quarterly newsletter. In addition to news and stories about our two premier collections, it will now include information about existing, new and upcoming Lefton collections to give collectors a more complete overview. The subscription is FREE with a small charge for postage and handling. Call 800-628-8492 to join.

Embossed Foil Hangtag - Each full size lit replica comes with its own foil embossed hangtag with the Collection Logo on one side and a short story about the history of the lighthouse on the other excluding Limited Editions. Call 800-626-8492 to order free missing hang tags.

Limited Edition - is a special piece in the collection this is made annually to pre-set number of pieces and is only available during that particular year. These lighthouses are numbered and do not have embossed foil hangtags; they come with a medallion embedded right into the base along with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Support - Every time a collector makes a purchase from Lefton's Historic American Lighthouse Collection, the Lefton Company gladly donates a portion of the proceeds to the United States Lighthouse Society. This non-profit organization is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of these national treasures for all to enjoy.

Collectible Shows - are consumer shows that are held annually in the spring (on alternating coasts) where collectors can go to see all their favorite collections in their entirety and often times meet the artist who created them. Many collectors bring pieces from their collections and have them signed by the artist which can increase the value on the Secondary Market.

Information - about the Historic American Lighthouse Collection or any other Lefton collections can be obtained through the Lefton Newsletter for collectors. Special questions can be answered by Lefton's Collectors Services Bureau at 1-800-628-8492.