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19thC Folk Art 3-Masted Ship in Bottle
The hand crafted and painted three-masted ship, named Lizzie, housed on a shaped stained pine folk art stand flying the British red ensign with the signal flags of V (Victor), W (Whiskey) and H (Hotel).
Condition is generally good, the bottle is without chips or cracks, with good clarity, the ship in good solid structural order with all rigging and masts complete, and the stand is complete but is slightly rickety. The bottle is still corked with a silver foil outer.
The ship in a bottle, or impossible bottle as it’s sometimes known, is essentially a type of mechanical puzzle. Though the first mention of objects in bottles goes back to 1719, the oldest known example of a ship in a bottle is Italian and dated to 1784.
Examples dating from around 1840, like this one, are quite rare today, with many more hailing from the middle of the twentieth century.
A high quality example, one that surely appeals to lovers of nautical antiques or the charms of folk art.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Condition is generally good, the bottle is without chips or cracks, with good clarity, the ship in good solid structural order with all rigging and masts complete, and the stand is complete but is slightly rickety. The bottle is still corked with a silver foil outer.
The ship in a bottle, or impossible bottle as it’s sometimes known, is essentially a type of mechanical puzzle. Though the first mention of objects in bottles goes back to 1719, the oldest known example of a ship in a bottle is Italian and dated to 1784.
Examples dating from around 1840, like this one, are quite rare today, with many more hailing from the middle of the twentieth century.
A high quality example, one that surely appeals to lovers of nautical antiques or the charms of folk art.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsThe Stand
Length 13 inches
Depth 5.5 inches
Height 8 inches
The Bottle 11 inches long
Category Nautical Antiques
Date c.1870-90
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Glass
Origin British
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a463
Status Sold
£320.00 
$424.22 
€372.67 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 16/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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