SOLD EXAMPLES OF SHIPS IN A BOTTLE

(below) An antique sailor made ship in a bottle of a three masted barque being escorted into port by a steam tug. The part diorama backdrop shows a rocky coastline, lighthouse, houses and trees. The ship is set on a simulated moulded putty sea and has standing and running rigging, signal flags and deck houses. The steam tug also has a signal flag and simulated smoke coming from the funnel.SOLD

(below) An antique sailor made ship in a bottle of a three masted barque under full sail. The diorama backdrop shows a rocky coastline with erupting / smoking volcano, houses and trees. The ship is set on a simulated moulded putty sea and has standing and running rigging, deck houses, skylight, flag and pennant. SOLD

(below) An antique sailor made ship in a bottle of a four masted barque. The ship is set on a simulated moulded putty sea and details include: standing and running rigging, deck houses, skylights, ships boats, capstan and British ensign flag. The ships hull is painted to simulate gun ports which was common on merchant sailing vessels. ( SOLD )