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Ships, Folk Art, and Whimsey in Bottles

Bottle 1109 - Cross Section of Ship

Date Added: December 18, 2013
The inspiration for this cross section ship in a bottle is based on a late 18th century sloop plan. Rather than attempting to make an exact scale representation, I decided to introduce some whimsy to the project and simply give the idea of a look inside. The bottle is a 750ml decanter of excellent quality, most likely crystal glass. The model is approximately 4 inches wide and 1½ inched deep. Other than the ballast it was constructed entirely from wood, including the carved cannon.
Type
18th Century Sloop
Maker
Rakes, Clay
Category
Sailing Ships
Bottle Size
750 ml
Year Made
2013
Bottle Type
Decanter

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