France - Artillery - Military accessories - 1914
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Original World War I trench art religious altar, handmade from a steel artillery projectile in France, 1914, 30 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, approximately 3.2 kg, in excellent original condition, authentic original with no certificate of authenticity.
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Beautiful and rare example of religious trench art from World War I (1914-1918). This object is handcrafted by a soldier or civilian at the front.
In contrast to the common thin copper casings, this altar is made from a heavy, thick-walled steel or iron artillery shell. A tight niche is cut from the front to form a 'cave.' Inside there is a refined, original statue of the Holy Virgin Mary (Our Lady) in her iconic blue-and-white attire, depicted in a praying pose.
At the top the original time fuze with the numbered time ring is still fully intact and beautifully visible. A very robust and meaningful object that symbolizes the quest for spiritual protection and comfort during the horrors of the Great War.
Specifications:
• Period: World War I (1914 - 1918)
• Object type: Trench Art / Trencher Art (Religious altar)
• Material: Steel/iron (shell) and plaster/porcelain (statue)
• Height: 30 cm
• Weight: 3.2 kg (very heavy, solid quality)
• Condition: In good, original condition with a beautiful historical patina. The Mary statue is fully intact and the time ring is legible. See photos for your own impression.
See photos that are part of the description. Item will be shipped insured.
Beautiful and rare example of religious trench art from World War I (1914-1918). This object is handcrafted by a soldier or civilian at the front.
In contrast to the common thin copper casings, this altar is made from a heavy, thick-walled steel or iron artillery shell. A tight niche is cut from the front to form a 'cave.' Inside there is a refined, original statue of the Holy Virgin Mary (Our Lady) in her iconic blue-and-white attire, depicted in a praying pose.
At the top the original time fuze with the numbered time ring is still fully intact and beautifully visible. A very robust and meaningful object that symbolizes the quest for spiritual protection and comfort during the horrors of the Great War.
Specifications:
• Period: World War I (1914 - 1918)
• Object type: Trench Art / Trencher Art (Religious altar)
• Material: Steel/iron (shell) and plaster/porcelain (statue)
• Height: 30 cm
• Weight: 3.2 kg (very heavy, solid quality)
• Condition: In good, original condition with a beautiful historical patina. The Mary statue is fully intact and the time ring is legible. See photos for your own impression.
See photos that are part of the description. Item will be shipped insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Army unit
Artillery
Country of origin
France
Year of manufacture
1914
Material
iron/copper
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Height
30 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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