A striking piece of trench art fashioned from a spent artillery shell case, reworked into an elegant flared bud vase with a hammered cup and sculptural, lobed stem flowing to a domed foot. Beautifully hand-formed with deep patina and shadow that reads Arts & Crafts/Art Nouveau. Height 24 cm (approx. 9½").

Honest age and character throughout: small dings, surface marks and mellow oxidation in recesses; the base is uninscribed with no visible maker’s marks. A superb mantel or console accent that leans into old-money and maximalist styling while carrying real wartime history.