Ships in Bottles by Álvaro de Vida

  (Haga clic aquí para la versión en Español)

New Series: Historial ships of the River Plate

 

 

 


Capitán Miranda

Fallmount

Inmaculada Concepción

     

Nao de Solís

Galeón Polonio

Agamenon

     

Banda Oriental

Ntra. Sra. de la Encina

Invencible

 



THE SHIPS are hand made, with natural materials. The models are introduced, piece by piece and are assembled inside the bottle, using tools specially made for this purpose by the artisan. The ships are for sale, the price is published in each page. If you are interested in buying one, please visit our sales page.

THE BOTTLES are recycled, mostly of spirits all around the world. The size and shape determine the kind of ship is crafted for it.

THE ARTISAN Álvaro de Vida, lives in Uruguay, and has been working doing ships in botlles since 1985. He has travelled to 14 countries in Latinamerica and Europe, participating in a large number of exhibitions. .He is a member of the European Association of Ships in Bottles (EASIB).

Last change: 22/3/2005

Contact: leodevida@yahoo.co.uk