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Trench Art

$464.21
£340
€399.96
CA$646.39
A$694.51
CHF 372.60
MX$8,182.10

About the Item

These two fine egg cups are excellent examples of Trench Art from World War 1 . Expertly worked from two smaller shell casings . Crafted from US shell casings by a member of the British Army Medical Corps. This type of piece was crafted to utilise skill and while away the hours in the trenches of WW1. The sculptural quality is e exceptional however historically these pieces are significant.
  • Similar to:
    British Colonial (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1917
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7062247042602

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