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WWII Trench Art Artillery Shell Bullet Coin Ashtray
About the Item
A fascinating Word War II trench art sculptural ammo ashtray.
Typically hand-crafted by a soldier from found objects during their down time at war, especially in the trenches of WW1, hence the name, this interesting munitions folk art work consists of elements from different countries involved in the conflict, including a cut-down brass German 88mm anti-aircraft or tank artillery shell casing, 50BMG, six American 7.62×63mm shells, mounted with various French and Italian coins.
Markings / Dates:
1938 P94 63473 39 WaA579 with Nazi insignia
1941 422 Wg C/12nASL
SL43 (American; St. Louis Ordnance Plant, Missouri)
LC42 (American; Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri)
1941 Italia (Italian) C.10 XIX coin
1942 Italia C.5 XX
1909 (Italian) C.20 Bistolpi M coin (20 centesimi)
1922 (French) Commerce Industrrie
Gold-tone religious icon medallion
Dimensions: (approx)
7" High, 4.5" Diameter
We've seen other WW1 & WW2 trench art ashtrays but most were simple and none were nearly this elaborate. Which makes for a very interesting historical artifact!
Good antique / vintage condition. Nicely patinated. All rendered inert. Some of the inert bullets were put in at an angle or bent. As photographed.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique / vintage condition. Nicely patinated. All rendered inert. Some of the inert bullets were put in at an angle or have bent and are not straight. As photographed.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977239030142
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