Trench Art Vase
WWI trench art shell with etched bands and hourglass design.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 4 1/2" x 1 1/4"
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Trench Art is a term to describe art and decorative objects made by soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians, often using materials such as spent shells, shrapnel, and other items that were readily available during times of conflict. This type of art originated during World War I, when soldiers on the front lines found themselves with a lot of time on their hands and needed relief from the boredom and stress of war. Trench art is notable for its ability to turn the remnants of war into something beautiful and enduring. Today, trench art remains an interesting and significant aspect of military history, providing a unique glimpse into the lives of those who lived and fought during some of the most tumultuous times in human history.
WWI trench art shell with etched bands and hourglass design.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 4 1/2" x 1 1/4"
Pair of WWI trench art vases with wriggle work decoration reading "Martin Tubridy/316/M. G. BN. CO. B. 81, DIV. FRANCE/ARGONNE."PERIOD: Early 20th ...
View full detailsPair of WWI trench art vases with fluted body and scalloped rim.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"D
Pair of WWI trench art vases with textured body and petal rim.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 7"H Rim 4"D
Matched pair of WWI era trench art artillery shell vases incised with figural soldier scenes. Bottom Marked JUNI AEG 1915. Both having soldiers in ...
View full detailsMatched pair WWI era trench art artillery shell vases with incised floral bouquet. Bottom marked 75DECH44L.15.USAPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: ...
View full detailsA matched pair of brass WWI trench art cartridge embellished vases or candle holders. Marked 1945. Exceptional workmanship - assume on board a ship...
View full detailsWWII Trench Art lamp with rose motif. 20 cal. Made by Jerry Sweikert's father. 28" to top of finial, octagon base, 9"D.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyOR...
View full detailsMatched pair of brass WWII trench art candle holders in deco style. Marked 1945.PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Washington, United StatesSIZE: 6"...
View full detailsPair of trench art vases with roses. Bottom marked 75 DF G. 6M 423 L. 17 BX, and 75 DE C A RS L87 16.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, Euro...
View full detailsPair of matching trench art shells with rose motif. Exceptional. 10"H x 3 1/2"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 10"H x 3 1/2"D
Pair of tall trench art vases with overlaid ivy lines in copper. Bottom marked SCB.11.1.56 57.1947 Exceptional.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Fr...
View full detailsMatched pair of WWII Trench Art candle holders made from cartridge with screw on base.PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Washington, United StatesSIZE...
View full detailsLarge trench art vase with floral motif, fluted bottom and scalloped top. Bottom marked "Karth GG 195 1908". 20"H x 5"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyOR...
View full detailsMatched pair trench art vases with stylized design and twisted fluted bases and scalloped tops. Bottom marked 75DECATE. 13 1/2"H x 9 3/4"CPERIOD: E...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with fluted bottom, scalloped top. 9"H x 3 1/4"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 9"...
View full detailsMatched pair trench art vases with etched vine and leaf design. Marked "1914-18." 14"H x 3"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: ...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with oak leaf and acorn design, twisted fluted bottom. Bottom marked "75DECAG133L.18C." 14"H x 3"DPERIOD: Early 20...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with fluted bottom, shield and vine motif. Bottom marked "75DEC" 14"H x 3"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unkno...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with flowering rose motif and fluted bottom. Marked "75DECD.1029L.17D." 14"H x 3"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN...
View full detailsMatched pair trench art vases with crown thistle design and scalloped rim. Bottom marked "75DECD314L17D." 12"H x 3 1/2"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyO...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with fluted bottom and top marked VERDUN1918 with scalloped top. Bottom marked 75DECD.415L.15D. 13 1/2"H x3 1/4"D...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with birds and cherry tree. Fluted top, bottom marked "75DECMGMA40L17USA." 9"H x 3 1/4"DPERIOD: Early 20th Century...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art vases with lion holding flag. Highly polished. Bottom marked "Lot 1918, 1917, VSM, 1.8PR." 12'H x 3 1/4"DPERIOD: Early 2...
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