Available in very Limited Quantities—one time only to buy!

For a brief period of time we are offering a series of limited quantity Polish Glass ornaments. These handcrafted ornaments are exquisitely detailed works of art that are wonderful examples of Old-World elegance & craftsmanship. Fashioned in Poland, every glass ornament is mouth-blown, then lined with liquid produce of sterling silver rendering the finished piece with exceptional brilliance, and finally meticulously hand-painted. With their delicate beauty, brilliant color, and fine detail, these unique ornaments are handmade collectibles that can be cherished for generations.

The Lighthouse Sculpture Blown-Glass Ornament Series are intricate renditions of American Scenery with the design concept to 'capture and celebrate moments in time' within these handmade treasures. This ornament characterizes the historic Montauk Point Light located on the easternmost point of Long Island, New York. The fourth oldest active lighthouse in the U.S., Montauk Point Light is New York's first and oldest lighthouse. The 110 ft. sandstone octagonal pyramidal white and brown tower with a black lantern was built in 1796.

Being over 200 years old, this lighthouse has witness much of American history. In 1839 the members of the commandeered slave ship Amistad, believing they were headed back to Africa, came ashore at Montauk to gather supplies—a result of the navigation by their former captors who used the Montauk lighthouse as a guide—only to be arrested, and later freed after trial. During both the World Wars, the lighthouse and adjacent Camp Hero were fortified with heavy artillery; the gun emplacements are still visible today.

When the tower was originally built it lay 300 ft. from the cliff's edge, however now due to heavy erosion along the bank it rest only 100 ft. away. Terrace platforms made of beach debris have worked to slow the erosion, however since 2006 there are plans to construct a seawall to resolve the erosion problem. The building of the seawall would destroy a nearby world-renowned surf break, and it is apposed by a local surfing group who proposes the lighthouse be relocated further away from the cliff.

Ornament measures approx. 2.5" Diameter x 6.75" Tall