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Ship In A Bottle

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

19th Century Ships in a Bottle
19th Century Ships in a Bottle
$357 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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

Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This is a very fine example of the art of building a model ship in a glass bottle. It is
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Fabric, Glass

Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920
Ship in bottle diorama "Seamaid" English circa 1920
$1,366 / item
H 4.14 in W 11.03 in D 2.96 in
American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Ship and submarine with Nazi swastika in a bottle, 1940ca
Located in Praha, CZ
A ship and a submarine in the harbor, Nazi flags. Tiny light bulbs are installed in the diorama
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Nautical Objects

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Glass

Recent Sales

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

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Glass, Wood, Cork

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles

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Glass, Wood, Cork

Vintage French Ship in a Bottle
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage decorative bottle created in 20th century France. A work of compelling creativity, this
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20th Century French Bottles

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Glass

Vintage French Ship in a Bottle
Vintage French Ship in a Bottle
H 11.6 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
20th Century Glass Calvados Decorative "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

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Glass, Wood, Cork

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Large Cigarette Box with Ship in a Bottle Design
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti long cigarette box with ship in a bottle design, Bottiglia (Bottle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Ship-in-a-bottle, circa 1960's.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A delightful vintage ship-in-a-bottle depicting the Nantucket lightship, circa 1960, with a paper
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century English Ships in a Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century ships in a "Bell's Scotch Whiskey" bottle on stand, English. One large ship, a
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Early 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

19th Century Danish Diorama Sailor Made Ship in Bottle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very nice sailor made ship in a bottle with two flags, The Dannebro and what looks like United
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20th Century Danish Folk Art Nautical Objects

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama in a bottle, depicting a 3-masted ship and in the background a lighthouse, numerous
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Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century model of a ship wreck in a bottle, English. Haig & Haig printed & in the glass
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Felt, Glass, Wood, Paint

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cork

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, the artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cork

20th Century Glass Calvados Decorative "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Glass Calvados Decorative "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Located in Houston, TX
Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside
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Early 20th Century French Bottles

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Glass, Wood, Cork

Folk Art Large Ship in a Bottle, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art large ship in a bottle, circa 1950s, having a handcrafted diorama with a four
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

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

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Four Mast Model Ship in a Glass Bottle, English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
Early 20th centry four mast model ship in a bottle, Circa 1920 This superb model ship built
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Glass

French, 19th Century, Model Ship in a Glass Bottle
Located in Buisson, FR
A very rare model ship within a bottle. These most collectible pieces can be described as folk art
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Ship in a Bottle
By Haig & Haig Scotch
Located in New York, NY
Early and beautifully hand-crafted ship in a bottle. The bottle is Haig & Haig Scotch brand pinch
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century Ship in a Bottle
Early 20th Century Ship in a Bottle
H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Italian Nautical Diorama Ship in a Bottle
Located in Antwerp, BE
A folk art nautical "ship in a bottle" made in the 1960s. Handmade wood schooner ship with canvas
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Mid-20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Midcentury Ship in a Bottle of Amerigo Vespucci
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Whiskey" bottle and featuring a miniature recreation of the Italian coast, including the a lighthouse, and
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Vintage English Diorama Ship in a Gin Bottle
Located in Antwerp, BE
A folk art diorama "ship in a bottle" made in the 1950s. All handmade with a hand-painted shore
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Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Antique English Model Sailing Ship in a Square Glass Bottle, circa 1880
Located in GB
This rare and intricately modeled and painted ship in a bottle depicts an English sailing ship
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Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures

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Glass

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Ship In A Bottle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship in a bottle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ship in a bottle — often made from glass, wood and cork — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ship in a bottle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ship in a bottle made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made ship in a bottle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fornasetti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ship In A Bottle?

Prices for a ship in a bottle start at $200 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $200.
Questions About Ship In A Bottle
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    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.
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    Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.
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    To ship a chandelier, you must ensure that the chandelier is held inside a sturdy crate and packed with enough cushioning material to withstand accidents. Make sure you have plenty of bubble wrap and foam held in place with strong tape. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The binnacle of the ship refers to the housing for the ship’s compass. The binnacle provides a barrier from the iron materials of the ship so that the compass can point north accurately. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ship’s binnacles from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Amber bottles are made from amber glass, which is a combination of iron, sulphur and carbon. Light-resistant, these bottles are perfect for storing products that need to be protected from photooxidation. These bottles are widely used in breweries and pharmaceutical companies.
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    A demijohn bottle is a rigid container that holds 4 to 60 liters of liquid (1 to 16 US gal). Demijohn bottles are used to ferment beverages, most commonly beer or wine, or to transport water or chemicals. The term demijohn is said to have French origins and refers to any large, narrow-necked bottle used to hold liquid. Shop a range of antique and vintage demijohn bottles on 1stDibs.
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    A scent bottle holds perfume. Over time, the scent bottle started working like a spray bottle which would spray a fine mist of perfume on the person. Today, scent bottles, which are mostly made of glass, are considered works of art and sometimes serve as luxurious gifts. Visit 1stDibs for a range of scent bottles today.
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    An Empoli bottle is a decorative bottle produced in the Empoli region in Tuscany, Italy. The colorful glassware from this region became popular during the 1950s and 60s. Generally, Empoli bottles have dramatic shapes with little to no ornamentation. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Empoli bottles.
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    A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
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    How a ship's telegraph works involves two components: one in the bridge and one in the engine room. The captain turns the dial to a desired command on the bridge side. This causes a bell to ring in the engine room and the dial to move to the corresponding position to share the captain's orders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ship's telegraphs.
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