Boat in a Bulb 

Boat in a Bulb 

Craftsman: Howard Griffus 

Catalog #: 2017.29.1

Donor: Howard Griffus

Howard Griffus, a retired shipwright from San Diego, wanted to see if he could put a tiny boat in an old automotive lightbulb.

Four Handmade Ships in Bottles

Four Handmade Ships in Bottles

Craftsman: Robert “Bob” Johnson

Catalog #: 2019.27.1

Donor: Tam Johnson

Robert “Bob” Johnson (1931–2011) handmade these four ships in bottles, which were built between 1955-2002.

Model Commercial Ship in a Bottle

Model Commercial Ship in a Bottle

Craftsman: Victor Crosby

Catalog #: 2016.32.1 

Donor: The USS Midway Museum 

A model commercial ship with seven holds was built inside a small liquor bottle. The tiny ship has two sets of masts for each hold.

Model Sailing Ship in a Bottle 

Model Sailing Ship in a Bottle 

Craftsman: Unknown 

Catalog #: 2011.36.1 

Donor: Joe Martin 

The bottle stands about 12”-tall and the ship is about 5”-long. A US quarter in the photos provides scale reference.

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Presented by The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship