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19th Century Welsh Folk Art Ship in a Bottle on Stand
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19th Century Welsh Folk Art Ship in a Bottle on Stand

19th century
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A good original folk art 5 master schooner model in a bottle; nice period glass bottle with bubbles containing scratch built model of a large sailing ship on high seas, set on teak stand. Old repair to stand overall good original condition. Bought privately north wales.

Dimensions:

19cm tall

29cm wide

10cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Ship in Bottle to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07667038
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Embossed pale green bottle with air bubbles: late Victorian container glass.
Tooled bottle neck with aged cork stopper: closure used before crown caps.
Discoloured thread rigging with hand-tied knots: natural ageing of maritime folk craft.
Painted putty base forming the sea: traditional sailor craft method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA952434
Dealers Internal Reference
SHIP BOTTLE R
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A good original folk art 5 master schooner model in a bottle; nice period glass bottle with bubbles containing scratch built model of a large sailing ship on high seas, set on teak stand. Old repair to stand overall good original condition. Bought privately north wales.

Dimensions:

19cm tall

29cm wide

10cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Ship in Bottle to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07667038
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Embossed pale green bottle with air bubbles: late Victorian container glass.
Tooled bottle neck with aged cork stopper: closure used before crown caps.
Discoloured thread rigging with hand-tied knots: natural ageing of maritime folk craft.
Painted putty base forming the sea: traditional sailor craft method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952434
Dealers Internal Ref
SHIP BOTTLE R
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand.

19th Century Welsh Folk Art Ship in a Bottle on Stand

Archive II A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand. View XI
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 40
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
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A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand.
19th CENTURY WELSH FOLK ART SHIP IN A BOTTLE ON STAND
Ref: SA952434
A nineteenth-century glass bottle containing a detailed miniature sailing ship model, resting on a carved wooden display stand.
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  • ObjectMaritime Collectibles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime Folk Art
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Thread
  • ColourClear Green, Dark Brown
  • MotifsMiniature rigging, carved wooden stand, blown glass bottle, multi-masted ship
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century maritime folk art piece from North Wales is a five-master schooner model inside a clear green blown glass bottle with bubbles, set on a dark brown teak stand. The scratch-built miniature sailing ship includes detailed rigging and rests on simulated high seas, while the wooden stand displays visible signs of an old repair. Measuring 19 cm high, 29 cm wide and 10 cm deep, the sculpture fits neatly on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study. The item combines glass, wood and thread in its construction, with the transparent bottle holding the multi-masted model above the carved wooden display base. Natural wear appears on the vintage materials, preserving the traditional character of the Welsh folk art object. Placed among books or on a desk, the maritime collectible adds period interest to interior spaces through its detailed miniature craftsmanship and traditional display stand.

FAQs

Ships in bottles emerged as a prominent form of maritime folk art in the nineteenth century, often crafted by sailors during long sea voyages to demonstrate technical skill and pass time.

Craftsmen built the miniature vessel outside the glass vessel with hinged masts and folded rigging, inserted the assembly through the bottleneck, and raised the structure internally using concealed threads.

Authentic period examples feature hand-blown glass containing air bubbles or subtle distortions, aged organic materials such as cotton thread and wood, and natural patina on wooden support structures.

Place the object as a focal point on a dark timber bookshelf, a mantelpiece, or alongside leather-bound books and brass instruments to create a curated, traditional study aesthetic.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent thread degradation, and clean the exterior glass gently using a dry microfibre cloth without liquid cleaners entering the neck.
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