This handcrafted ship-in-a-bottle features a two-masted schooner with fabric sails, rigging, and painted details. The vessel is set upon a hand-painted blue sea inside a clear glass bottle, cork-sealed, and mounted on a simple black wooden stand.
The glass bottle itself adds to the character of the piece — it bears raised embossed markings, suggesting it was originally a repurposed liquor or spirits bottle. This detail reflects the authentic folk art tradition of ship-in-bottle making, where sailors and hobbyists often worked with bottles they had on hand.
The schooner’s hull is painted white with red and black accents, and the natural-toned fabric sails give it a classic maritime appearance. A label on the base identifies the piece as “Schooner – 8 1/4” – #001B.”
At 9” long, this ship-in-a-bottle is a fine example of nautical folk art — a unique combination of craftsmanship, history, and seafaring charm. Perfect for collectors or as a distinctive coastal décor piece.
