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Original French WWI Trench Art Lot with Matching Shells with Belgium Coat of Arms - Fireplace Shovel & Poker—
$95.00
The Story
Original Items. Only One Lot Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them.
Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Although the practice flourished during World War I, the term 'trench art' is also used to describe souvenirs manufactured by service personnel during World War II. Some items manufactured by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians during earlier conflicts have been retrospectively described as trench art.
This lot is composed of three artillery shells and two fireplace tools, made from artillery shells. The two matching shells bear lovely engravings of vinery with the Belgium coat of arms, with the motto L'union fait la force below them, meaning Unity makes strength. These shells are 75mm and measure 13¾” tall. The third shell measures roughly 9”.
The fireplace tools are also in nice condition and are lovely complements. The shovel measures 14½” long and the poker measures 14¾”. A lovely set, ready for further research and display.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Items. Only One Lot Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them.
Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Although the practice flourished during World War I, the term 'trench art' is also used to describe souvenirs manufactured by service personnel during World War II. Some items manufactured by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians during earlier conflicts have been retrospectively described as trench art.
This lot is composed of three artillery shells and two fireplace tools, made from artillery shells. The two matching shells bear lovely engravings of vinery with the Belgium coat of arms, with the motto L'union fait la force below them, meaning Unity makes strength. These shells are 75mm and measure 13¾” tall. The third shell measures roughly 9”.
The fireplace tools are also in nice condition and are lovely complements. The shovel measures 14½” long and the poker measures 14¾”. A lovely set, ready for further research and display.
