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Why are there ships in a bottle?

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Why are there ships in a bottle?
Ships in a bottle are both an eye-catching nautical-inspired decor piece and a curiosity of engineering. The ships may be assembled inside the bottle or slid in, and sails pulled up on hinges. Browse an array of ship-in-a-bottle decor pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Ships in a Bottle
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Price per bottle. A fabulous selection of four 19th century ships in a bottle. Demonstrating hand
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Antique 19th Century British Bottles

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Glass

A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam
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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early
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20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass

Ship In A Bottle Master Maker Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Ship In A Bottle" Master Model Maker Vibrant Colored Hand Painting A framed oil painting on
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Canvas, Wood

A four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very good example has been hand built in a smaller sized square bottle than normally seen. It
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass

Double ship in a whiskey bottle, diorama, folk art design circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
collect from us. This superb folk art diorama ship in a bottle has been wonderfully modelled and
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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