Three Carved Wooden Ships in Bottles

Description:

Three Carved Wooden Ships in Bottles, probably America, early to mid-20th century, the first, a rigged three-masted ship with sails, flying an American flag on a molded and painted putty sea and wharf backdrop with carved and painted houses and a lighthouse, knotwork stopper; the second, a rigged three-masted vessel, flying an American flag on a molded putty sea with a backdrop of carved and painted houses, a church and trees; the third, a steamer with two masts and two funnels puffing smoke, flying red, white, and blue striped pennants, labeled "Clinton" on the bow and stern, on a molded putty sea, (loose putty segments on the third),lg. 10 3/8, 9 1/4, 7 3/4 in., respectively.
Estimate $300-500