Striking tall trench art vase fashioned from a spent artillery shell casing and engraved with the date 15 DEC 1915. This piece has been skillfully shaped and decorated by hand, with elegant fluting and a beautifully tooled floral motif across the upper section. A powerful relic of World War I, full of history and artistic sentiment. Stamped with various original shell markings at the base.
A standout decorative item for collectors of militaria, folk art, or vintage industrial decor.
Size:
13" high (32.5 cm)
Condition:
Good vintage condition with a warm patina and light signs of age and oxidation (notably a few greenish spots of verdigris on the base and lower body).
*** US Buyers - Note that there is still no import tariff on goods valued less than $800 ***
A standout decorative item for collectors of militaria, folk art, or vintage industrial decor.
Size:
13" high (32.5 cm)
Condition:
Good vintage condition with a warm patina and light signs of age and oxidation (notably a few greenish spots of verdigris on the base and lower body).
*** US Buyers - Note that there is still no import tariff on goods valued less than $800 ***