Trench Art Lamp
Trench art lamp with vertical shell band base from larger. 17"H x 6"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 17" x 6"D
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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.
Trench art lamp with vertical shell band base from larger. 17"H x 6"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 17" x 6"D
Trench art lamp with worked shell in the form of flowers on wooden base. 20"H x 5"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: ...
View full detailsTrench art lamp with two bullets and 105M shell base. 11"H x 5"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 11"H x 5"D
Pair of trench art lampsPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United States
Matched pair of trench art lamps having three holes and three bullets on base from larger shell. Rewired. 14"H x 6"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGI...
View full detailsPair 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"DPERIOD: Early 20...
View full detailsPair of trench art vases of unusual form. 9"H x 4"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, EuropeSIZE: 9"H x 4"D
Monumental trench art vase with lady, roses, butterflies and swallows. 6"D x 25"HPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 6"...
View full detailsMatched pair of trench art lamps each having two lights. 19"H x 7" bakelite base.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 19...
View full detailsLarge trench art lamp with worked base in the form of a dragon. Wooden base. Rewired. 34"H x 11 1/4"DPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, Uni...
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