- Matched Pair Trench Art VasesSKU: AF1800Matched pair of trench art vases. French 75mm shell cases decorated and formed with floral motif in post WWI trench art motifs. Highly polished. Bottom marked "75DECWR224L17ASR." 11 1/2"H x 3 1/2"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: France, EuropeSIZE: 11 1/2"H x 3 1/2"D$1,500
- Trench Art VasesSKU: AF2221Pair of diminutive trench art matching vases. Floral design each having a dove and scalloped rim. 4"H x 1 3/4"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 4"H x 1 3/4"D$1,100
- Trench Art VaseSKU: AF2222Trench art diminutive cartridge having the American seal with an eagle, and the back World War 1914-18. 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 4 3/4" x 1 3/4"$750
- Trench Art VasesSKU: AF2223Pair of dimunitive trench art vases made by the same hand. One having an eagle and the other a biplane with scalloped rims. Dated 1916. 4" x 1 3/4" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 4" x 1 3/4"$1,200
- Trench Art LampSKU: J113Trench art lamp with bullet and large octagonal base. 16 1/2"H x 10"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 16 1/2"H x 10"D$550
- Large Trench Art VaseSKU: AG0446Large trench art shell vase with floral and fruit motif. Grapes, cherries and a butterfly. 15 1/2" x 4 3/4" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 15 1/2" x 4 3/4"$1,200
- Trench Art Wall SconceSKU: F4715Trench art wall sconce with one half shell and three bullets. A rare piece. 16"H x 11"W x 7"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 16"H x 11"W x 7"D$900
- Trench Art VaseSKU: AF2217Trench art vase with shell marked "1916" on one side "Souvenir 1914-19" with a cross and crown, and on reverse a crown having a cross on top. 4"D x 6"H PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 4"D x 6"H$550
- Trench Art Shot GlassesSKU: AG0407Set of six German trench art chromed shot glasses. Monogrammed M7F. 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Germany, EuropeSIZE: 2 1/4" x 1 1/4"$900
- Trench Art Shell VaseSKU: AF2219Heavily engraved trench art shell with Egyptian motif, three figures framed with flowers. Shell 1916 3M 75CMM15. The best engraved piece we've seen out of hundreds. 5" x 3" PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, UnknownSIZE: 5" x 3"$1,200
- Trench Art Shell VaseSKU: AF2218Trench art shell vase displaying a proud rooster. 3"D x 7"H PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 3"D x 7"H$700
- Trench Art Salt and Pepper ShakersSKU: AF2216Trench art salt and pepper shakers having "US Army." PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United States56% off$200$450
- Trench Art LampSKU: O809Trench art lamp of unique form. 24"H x 6"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 24"H x 6"D$550
- Trench Art LampSKU: L300ATrench art lamp with carved double octagon wood base having three lights. 12"H x 5 1/2"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 12"H x 5 1/2"D$1,100
- Trench Art LampSKU: I99Trench art lamp with wood base. 11"H x 7 1/2"D *Rewired with nylon cord after photograph PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 11"H x 7 1/2"D$400
- Trench Art LampSKU: I1568Trench art lamp with vertical shell band base from larger. 17"H x 6"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 17" x 6"D$750
- Trench Art LampSKU: FU584Trench art lamp with worked shell in the form of flowers on wooden base. 20"H x 5"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 20"H x 5"D$1,200
- Trench Art LampSKU: E1684Trench art lamp with two bullets and 105M shell base. 11"H x 5"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 11"H x 5"D$700
- Pair Trench Art LampsSKU: H868Pair of trench art lamps PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United States$1,400
- Pair Trench Art LampsSKU: E3097Matched pair of trench art lamps having three holes and three bullets on base from larger shell. Rewired. 14"H x 6"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 14"H x 6"D$2,400
- Pair Trench Art LampsSKU: E1000MMPair of trench art lamps with tooled floral design and brass bases. *Rewired with nylon cord after photograph 22 1/2"H x 6 1/2"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 22 1/2"H x 6 1/2"D$3,600
- Pair of Trench Art VasesSKU: AG0337Pair of trench art vases of unusual form. 9"H x 4"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 9"H x 4"D$1,100
- Monumental Trench Art VaseSKU: AG0116Monumental trench art vase with lady, roses, butterflies and swallows. 6"D x 25"H PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 6"D x 25"H$2,000
- Matched Pair Trench Art LampsSKU: I646Matched pair of trench art lamps each having two lights. 19"H x 7" bakelite base. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 19"H x 7"D$2,200
- Large Trench Art LampSKU: K1774Large trench art lamp with worked base in the form of a dragon. Wooden base. Rewired. 34"H x 11 1/4"D PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 34"H x 11 1/4"D$3,000
- Matched Pair Trench Art Candle HoldersSKU: E4653Matched pair WWII trench art candle holders in art deco style with flared rim. PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 6 1/2"H x 2 1/2" base$450
- Trench Art Candle HoldersSKU: K1762Pair of deco style WWII brass candle holders with wax catcher. Base is dated 1942. PERIOD: UnknownORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 5"T, base 2"$450
- Large Trench Art VasesSKU: E4662Matched pair of large WWI trench art vases made from a cartridge. Dated 1954. 105MM cartridge. Simple yet elegant. PERIOD: UnknownORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 14"H x 4 3/4" base$700
- U.S.N. Trench Art DaggerSKU: H09United States Navy trench art dagger with hand made sheath. Handle made from packing material. Very sharp. Sheath has initials "G. G. D." of maker. PERIOD: UnknownORIGIN: Washington, United StatesSIZE: 13"$1,200
Trench Art
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.