Vase - Brass - Trench Art in World War I

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to offer here Very old and beautiful vase made of an artillery shell. Trench Art in World War I made from artillery shell. With so much shooting going on, empty artillery shell casings abounded in the trenches of Europe and many of them became works of art. Objects created from brass are the most commonly seen today . This is because it was readily available (in the form of spent shell and cartridge cases) and because it is durable. Some trench art creators were skilled artists, while others were amateurs, the resulting art is always anthropologically interesting. Thousands of miles from home, servicemen and women inevitably dream of families, cherished memories and hopes for the future. Out of this longing for something beautiful in the midst of a conflict, trench art was born. Named for the infamous trenches of World War I, the trench art tradition stretches back at least to the Napoleonic Wars of 18th century Europe although it did not carry the moniker during earlier conflicts and continues today. Size: 11 x 3 1/2 " ( 28 x 8,5 cm ) ,Weight : 2,43 lb ( 1,1 kg ) . Made in Germany 1917.