Charming mid-century handcrafted ship-in-bottle style piece featuring a detailed wooden diorama of a winemaker (or cooper) at work inside a clear glass wine bottle from Beaune, France.
Inside the bottle is a miniature carved wood scene showing a figure operating a traditional wine press or barrel-making tool, with sawdust-like material around the base. The bottle retains its original paper label with French text: “Travail artisanal fait main” and “Rincez-moi” along with a grape cluster logo and “BEAUNE” neck label.
Topped with a bright yellow plastic cap (shows a crack/split on one side).
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Condition: Good vintage condition with expected age. The wooden figures and mechanism are intact. Some dust and minor debris inside the bottle (normal for these pieces). The yellow cap has a visible crack. The glass is clear with no chips or cracks. The label shows some wear and age toning.
A whimsical and unique collectible — perfect for wine lovers, French country decor, nautical/ship-in-bottle collectors, or mid-century folk art displays.
FREE shipping included (carefully packed and wrapped from
California).
** Sold as-is. These are genuine, well-used, very old
items (often 50–100+ years) that show natural patina, wear, and signs of
previous use. I inspect and describe them carefully and take many detailed
photos, but small chips, scrapes, flea bites, hairline cracks, or other minor
imperfections common to vintage and antique pieces may exist that I may have
missed. Please review all photos closely before purchasing, as they form the
most accurate representation of condition. No returns or refunds. Thank you for
understanding! **