DSiemens 1,520 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 I recieved a message from some one seeking information on a ship in bottle. The photos are below. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,520 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 Here's what I have figured so far. The bottle doesn't appear to have seems but does have some rings that indicate it was made using a turn mold. I would date the bottle at somewhere between 1880 and 1915. Also that appears to be a Russian flag that was used prior to 1917. Any one else notice anything that would give more information on this ships background? 1 Chasseur reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Goodwin 90 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 The black white red flag looks like the German merchant used from 1860-1900 (Wikipedia search ) . Russian for that period is white blue red. The bottle looks like an old wine based on the large punt for collecting sediment...though late 1800 scotch bottles had a minor punt. With the air bubbles in the glass, bottle is most likely late-1800's. Historically, numerous clipper ships for Hamburg-based companies were built in England and Scotland with many having iron hulls. In addition to trade, many Hamburg vessels were immigrant ships to America. A very old piece, Daniel , probably made pre-1900. WOW !!! 1 IgorSky reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,520 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 Sounds like my bottle research was on point. Though my flag research wasn't quiet right. Good call on the black instead of blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Goodwin 90 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 Couldn't tell if it is faded blue or faded black...though the bar color sequence was the key. Thanks for sharing this unique piece. May want to investigate German-built clippers, though as mentioned, many were purchased from other countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,520 Report post Posted March 19, 2018 I don't think theres anything distinguishing enough on this paticular one to tell if it was any paticular ship. If it had a name on the side, figurehead, or company flag on the topmast I think we could figure something out but as is its a black clipper ship from Germany. It could be one of hundreds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites