Ship in a bottle - MS Ringen - Norway

Vintage ship-in-a-bottle – Signed “G.E.L.” 1947 – Norwegian folk art – John Walker & Sons bottle

A rare and finely crafted Norwegian ship-in-a-bottle, signed “G.E.L.” and dated 1947. The model is contained in an original John Walker & Sons (Kilmarnock) whisky bottle (pre-1956 glass type) with original capsule and cork. The scene depicts a two-masted sailing brig navigating stormy seas, with a Scandinavian coastal village in the background. This is high-quality folk art from mid-20th century Norway, technically well executed and in very good condition.

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Technical Details
• Artist: Signed “G.E.L.” (Norwegian folk artist, unidentified)
• Title / Label: “M.S. Ringen”
• Date: 1947 (handwritten)
• Origin: Norway
• Medium: Ship-in-a-bottle diorama
• Bottle: John Walker & Sons Ltd., Kilmarnock
• Materials: Wood, thread, paint, cork, glass, paper label
• Scene: Two-masted brig + coastal village + detailed sea
• Bottle dimensions: Length 27 cm / Height 7.2 cm / Depth 7.2 cm
• Ship model: approx. length 7 cm
• Condition: Very good. Bottle intact, internal scene preserved, label legible.

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Condition Report

The glass shows only minor surface wear typical of age. The original capsule and cork are present. The internal model is intact with sharp detail and original finish. The handwritten label remains fully legible. No major damage or restoration observed. The bottle has not been opened as long as I have had it.

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Provenance

From a private Norwegian collection. Created in 1947, origin Western Norway. Signed by the maker and passed down within the same owner since mid-20th century.

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