Why You’ll Love It
This charming handcrafted sailing ship captures the spirit of old maritime folk art with its green painted hull, delicate fabric sails, tiny rigging details, and cheerful red pennant flag fluttering above the masts. Its slightly whimsical, handmade character gives it the feeling of a treasured keepsake discovered in a seaside cottage or captain’s study.
Perfect displayed on a bookshelf, mantel, ship captain’s room, seaside vignette, or nautical-inspired dollhouse setting.
Details
Materials: Hand-painted wood, fabric
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ½” tall x 2” long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The “handcrafted sailing ship” is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
