Ships in Bottles

Welcome aboard Matey! If you are seeking a special and creative nautical gift or award, you have boarded the proper website. Aboard this website you will find the largest selection of fully assembled European crafted ships in bottles and kits in the USA. A high quality selection of nautical awards to recognize a retiring or departing employee, a winning sailor or a significant achievement. Whimsical seafaring signs that can also be personalized for that special occasion and a fun selection of pirate treasures.

Our ship in bottle models are designed by master craftsman Jochen Binikowski of Hamburg, Germany. Jochen learned his unique craft from his seafaring grandfather more than a quarter of a century ago and along with his extended family members and village workforce take the time to meticulously create these exciting models. We offer a selection of approximately 75 models in various sizes and prices. His models are often featured in motion pictures including the most recent sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean.

To watch a demonstration of crafting a ship in bottle click on the image below. Just close the tab at the end of the 2 minutes video to return to this site.

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Our nautical award selection features a personalized sailboat in a bottle in addition to a fine selection of nautical desk and office décor pieces. Imagine the delight a sailor would receive when presented with a sailboat similar to his or her own in a bottle with an engraved nameplate with the name of the boat or special occasion. If not a sailboat maybe a:

personalized brass compass to show the way
a 30 minute sandglass to mark the passing of time
a desk globe to signify future travels
a ship's clock
a captain's spyglass
a desk prism

These ideas and others can be personalized with an attractive brass nameplate.

Our signs are fun and made of hardwood composites including cedar, poplar, pine and other top quality woods. They are made in the USA and can be personalized for a particular situation or location in a home or boat.

We hope you enjoy your voyage through our website. We are a very customer oriented small business and enjoy making personal contacts, so if you have any questions, suggestions or just want to share ideas, please do not hesitate to call me at 706-752-0422. We have a showroom in Madison, Georgia, 60 miles east of Atlanta, and will gladly arrange an appointment to meet with you to discuss your needs.

Jim Halloran

Ship in bottle models usually ship within 48 hours of order receipt. Personalized items and special orders may take longer. Signs require 2 - 3 weeks. We charge a flat rate of $9.95 no matter how large or small the order. We will be glad to send overnight or UPS second day delivery and charge the UPS fee.

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