April 16, 2024
Ship in a Bottle MAYFLOWER 1620 in a HAIG Bottle from Robin Hood's Bay- Red Cap
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Here is a legendary ship in a bottle from the famous workshop of ROBIN HOOD'S BAY. It features the Mayflower. The HAIG bottle measures 6" by 4" high and has great details as I hope the photos will show. Sealed with a red cap with the Robin Hood's Bay foil label. Buyer will pay 1 pound shipping. Immediate shipping after receipt of payment. Enjoy!Here is some more info on Robin Hood's Bay and John Milsom who created the Yorkshire ship in the bottle business. Robin Hood'sBay is on the north east coast of England, It is an easy sail from the coast of France via the English Channel. While the is no historic account that Robin Hood was near Robin Hood's Bay as it is located in the moors of Yorkshire.There is an old legend that a band of French pirates looted the small fishing village ant that Robin Hood captured them returning the villagers property. Thus, the name Robin Hood's Bay. John Milsom started the thriving ship in a bottle business at Robin Hood's Bay in the 1960s, where he oversaw the meticulous sailor's art of making ships in a bottle. His staff of craftsmen turned out about 300 a day. Thanks to Ebayer Linda, who grew up in the area and knew John Milsom and his family. Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Halsall (1882) .
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