Vtg L A DUNTON Gloucester Schooner Mini Ship Under Glass Hand Crafted Nautical

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My cousin is downsizing her collectibles from her beach house in NJ.  This is a miniature, 4" high, model of the Gloucester Schooner, L A DUNTON.  The glass that encases it measures 7" wide, 6" high and 4" deep.  This was hand crafted, probably a kit for the schooner, and sealed in a glass display case that has lead soldering around edges. Keeps the dust out!  Clear glass on top and sides, and blue stained glass for bottom.  Looks like its floating on water.  The L A Dunton was a fishing schooner which is now a museum exhibit.  It is one of three that are left in tact.  National landmark Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.  Schooner was built in 1921.   This mini "ship in a bottle" was a gift to my cousin.  It has "L A DUNTON" label on one side and "GLOUCESTER SCHOONER" on label on the other side.  Bottom has label of man that crafted the gift.  I am sure it is one-of-a-kind.  This is a vintage piece but I do not know how old it is.  Cous doesn't remember when she received it.  If anyone has any suggestions on shipping this beautiful piece, please feel free to contact me.  I do combine shipping and use recycled packing.  It was in a clean and dry, non-smoking environment.