Pirate Ship in a Bottle with Sky 5.5"

• overall dimensions: 5.5" lomg x 2.5" wide x 3" high
• caribbean pirate ship in a bottle with sky design
• 2 different colors pirate ships in a bottle available with no sky design
• cloth flags simiar to the larger tall ships
• our ship in a bottle comes in a high quality glass bottle
• 11 starched sails made with high quality canvas similar to the ones on the actual ship that hold their shape and do not wrinkle
• accurate name on the front of the ship
• cloth flags simiar to the larger tall ships
  
  

 

The hobby of building ships in bottles is not for everyone. Love of research, ships and sea lore, history, woodworking and other skills, and minute details, as well as considerable patience, are required. The finished models are surprisingly durable and are treasured possessions to leave to children and grandchildren. Competitions are held around the world and opportunities to display models, including museum exhibits, are plentiful, so many people can enjoy these creations and purchase and collect them.

This nautical craft thrives because parts can be produced in numbers and sold in kits for hobbyists of all skill levels. The temporary nature of so many modern collectibles and mass production on a far greater scale than the ship-in-a-bottle kits have also encouraged crafters to pursue this relatively unusual interest. Those who appreciate ships in bottles are not likely to grow to huge numbers, but they are intensely loyal to the blend of skill and mystery in these models, insuring a small but stable future.