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Vintage Folk Art Ship in a Bottle Diorama of a Sailing Ship in a Harbour
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Vintage Folk Art Ship in a Bottle Diorama of a Sailing Ship in a Harbour

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 September 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A vintage folk art ship in a bottle of a three masted sailing ship in a harbour, the stern titled 'Maud'.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Folk Art Ship in a Bottle to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098423
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000721
Description
A vintage folk art ship in a bottle of a three masted sailing ship in a harbour, the stern titled 'Maud'.
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Folk Art Ship in a Bottle to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098423
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000721
Hand of Glory
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Archive I A horizontal glass bottle enclosing a detailed miniature model of a sailing ship and harbour diorama. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage Folk Art Ship in a Bottle Diorama of a Sailing Ship in a Harbour

Archive II A horizontal glass bottle enclosing a detailed miniature model of a sailing ship and harbour diorama. View II
Archive III A horizontal glass bottle enclosing a detailed miniature model of a sailing ship and harbour diorama. View III
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Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 2,462
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A horizontal glass bottle enclosing a detailed miniature model of a sailing ship and harbour diorama.
Vintage Folk Art Ship in a Bottle Diorama of a Sailing Ship in a Harbour
Ref: SA1098423
A horizontal glass bottle enclosing a detailed miniature model of a sailing ship and harbour diorama.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMaritime Folk Art
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Thread, Paint
  • ColourClear, Multi-coloured
  • MotifsMiniature masts, Hand-painted coastal backdrop, Thread rigging, Sealed glass container
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Ships in bottles are a form of maritime folk art traditionally created by sailors during long sea voyages, utilizing simple tools to construct detailed miniature vessels inside glass vessels.

Creators typically utilised everyday materials such as wood, thread, cloth, sealing wax, and painted sand or cotton to build the internal landscape and the miniature ship components.

Authentic period examples often display hand-carved wooden elements, natural fibre rigging, aged glass with imperfections, and traditional cork stoppers sealed with wax rather than modern synthetic adhesives.

This item works well displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk where its intricate interior details can be easily observed up close.

Dust the exterior glass gently with a soft microfibre cloth and keep the object away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent internal adhesives or paint from degrading.
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