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3 small hand carved boats red green and yellow

Three Sheets to the Wind

£27.00

Bring the ocean to your desk with this hand-cranked mechanical marvel. “Three Sheets to the Wind” features three colorful boats that dance and bob with a rhythmic, hypnotic motion. A perfect piece of tactile, wooden art for anyone who loves the sea and the magic of simple mechanics.

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Description

A little bit of coastal chaos, perfectly synchronized.”

Bring the rhythm of the harbor into your home with Three Sheets to the Wind. This handcrafted mechanical sculpture captures the hypnotic, bobbing dance of three colorful boats as they navigate an imaginary swell.

Each boat—vibrant in yellow, green, and red—is powered by a hand-cranked mechanism hidden within a deep sea-blue base. Using a series of offset eccentric cams, the boats don’t just move up and down; they pitch and roll independently, mimicking the unpredictable nature of the ocean.

Whether it sits on a bookshelf, a desk, or a mantelpiece, a simple turn of the handle provides a moment of mechanical zen.

Key Features:

  • True Kinetic Art: No batteries or motors. The magic is all in the mechanics and your hands.

  • Artisanal Details: Features hand-painted wooden hulls, wire rigging, and mismatched fabric sails for a “found-object” aesthetic.

  • Expert Craftsmanship: Part of the Wood Whimsys collection, where every piece is individually tuned for smooth, reliable motion.

Additional information

Weight .503 kg
Dimensions 21 × 10 × 21 cm

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