Item # HL658
The fourth order Fresnel lens is an optic beauty, sophisticated and precise. What makes a fourth order so unique? It's symphony of refracted light. The Fresnel lens was developed in several "orders" from the immense (Hyperdial and Meso-Radial), to small (6th Order), with many sizes in between (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3½, 4th, 5th). The fourth order lenses were designed to service harbor and river lights, marking entrances and guiding ships around dangerous outcroppings. Researchers are combingthrough historic records, warehouse manifests and lightkeepers correspondences to find the origin of this particular lens. Its "story" is yet to be discovered. In fact, if you just happen to have information regarding this lens and know which lighthouse it came from, you could play a big part in preserving maritime history! Curators will not rest until the origins are found and the full story is revealed.
Limited edition of 7500 pieces. The others in this series of lenses have sold out, so act quickly! -- $175.85
