Lighthouse Collectibles and Nautical Decor

Lighthouse Collectibles

HERE I will try to help you on your way to building your collection of lighthouses and nautical decor. A good begining can be a local yard sale or church bazzar. Local discount stores will have lighthouse collectibles sometimes starting for less than a dollar. Beware once you bought that first lighthouse you will be hooked for life. Now living in the central US I have found my best source of lighthouse collectibles and nautical decor items to be on the internet and EBay has long been a favorite place to shop. You can follow my Link below to the best source for lighthouses, clocks, compass, nets, shipswheels, posters and more for your NAUTICAL THEME DECOR.

Nautical Collectibles

My Adventure

As anyone with a hobby(habit) knows, that hobby can drain your cash in a hurry. I decided I needed a way to make my hobby pay for itself. I have sold and traded many of my lighthouses at flea markets collector meets and Ebay duplicates only of course. Just recently I have ventured into the world of Internet marketing. Wow what an adventure this has been, easy way to add to my collection and help others find that special lighthouse for their own collection. I have an intrest in other collectibles as well, nautical items, diecast models and cars just to name a few.

Good Reads

To the Lighthouse (Annotated)

by: Virginia Woolf

Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 12/02/2008)

The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge: Restored Edition

by: Hildegarde H. Swift

Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 12/02/2008)

16 Lighthouse Road (Cedar Cove, Book 1)

by: Debbie Macomber

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/02/2008)

Lighthouses: A POP-UP Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons

by: Al Mitchell

Amazon Price: $24.45 (as of 12/02/2008)

The Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference (Lighthouse Series)

by: Ray Jones

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/02/2008)

Thomas Kinkade

My Thoughts on Thomas Kinkade

I am curently working on an article about this amazing artist. I have loved his work for as long as I can remember and I hope I can share what I know and feel about this wonderful artist. Check back soon for more. Roger Edit; I have decided not to do my article, I am not a writer and know I could never do justice to this great artist. However I know someone who can, I would like for all my visitors to PLEASE follow the link in the right hand column to Karens Thomas Kinkade Art Store for a really wonderful look at this artist and his work. Thanks Roger

Lighthouse Videos

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Nautical Collectibles

Lighthouses are only the begining of a nautical theme collection. The longer I look for lighthouses, the more Nautical items I run into and find I just have to add something else to my collection. A couple of nice additions would be a fine compass or ships clock. I have seen many beautiful examples of these and they tend to be very well made to stand the rigors of time. Mariners always demanded the best of workmanship in their tools and that is just what a clock or compass was-a tool. Of course I like collecting tools to. Some of the nautical items you may find can include carpenters tools, navigational tools such as a sextant and period maps. Any of these can help you with that nautical decor theme room or office. Fishing nets and floats are more items that fit well with a nautical theme. Other collectibles might include scrimshaw, brass or copper items such as cooking vessels. Fine china and glassware could be your area of interest and even clothing. As you see the options for collecting nautical collectibles can be very broad, the more you look the more you find . Happy hunting. Roger

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Wooden Model Ships

A great way to top off that nautical collection is with a wooden model ship. There are so many fine examples available on the web I am sure we can find what you need.
They are a beautiful addition to any decor and you can find model ships of most any size to fit your needs. You will be amazed at the detail built into the models available, from working rigging to the figures working the ships.
For some very nice collectible model ships check out my website for collectible nautical items below Thanks for visiting Roger

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Srimshaw collectibles

Another must have for the nautical collection. A truly amazing art form,I am working on an article on the history of scrimshaw and some of the pieces I have found. Many examples of this fine art can be found on the web, again Ebay is my best source of these.

Gift Shop

Pick a Great Gift

License Plate Frame

From: Lighthouse Store

Long Sleeve T-Shirt

From: KTC Lighthouse

Lighthouse Green T-Shirt

From: Got What?

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Collectible Links

Sources for Collectibles.

Lighthouse collectible: Find lighthouse collectibles,posters,art and nautical decor items
Diecast Model Cars: Find collectible diecast model cars
Diecast Collectibles: A great source for diecast collectibles, planes, trains, and automobiles.
Vintage Signs and Advertising Collectibles: All your sign and advertising collectibles in one place.
Vintage Bikes and Parts: A source for all your vintage cycling needs.
Vintage Bicycle: Source for history, guides and parts for your vintage bike.
Vintage Signs: Great source for old signs and advertising collectibles
Nautical Collectibles: Nautical collectibles, wood model ships and more.

Reader Feedback

Lensmaster

GreenRevolution wrote...

Terrific Lighthouse and Nautical theme lens! I have a lighthouse wall calendar in my office and one of my best friends has recently given me a beautiful oil painting of a lighthouse which he painted. I really enjoyed my stay. Really great job!
5 *****, favorite and a fan

~Bruce~

Posted October 06, 2008

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CCGAL wrote...

So happy to know I'm not the only lighthouse lover! I live by the most expensive and dangerous lighthouse (St. George Reef Lighthouse) and Battery Point lighthouse. Right up the road in Oregon, I've visited the lighthouse that is farthest west - the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Nice lens! I enjoyed it!

Posted October 02, 2008

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debnet wrote...

Gosh, I had no idea that there was so much interest in lighthouses!! I saw a documentry in the UK recently about a Bed and Breakfast that was a lighthouse...cool!

Posted August 25, 2008

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MusicMadness wrote...

That's some great lighthouse information you have there. I've always enjoyed seeing lighthouses, and about five years ago, became an avid sail boater. Sailing all around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, has given me plenty of opportunities to see even more lighthouses. I wrote a blog post about lighthouse posters on my website a while a ago. You may enjoy giving it a read.

Posted July 18, 2008

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faithcreations wrote...

Nice Lens! Welcome to the "SHOP AT HOME" group! Faith

Posted June 18, 2008