WWI Trench Art Vase – French 75 mm Artillery Shell Casing (dated 1917) – Repoussé floral & ivy design – Brass Description A First World War trench-art vase made from an original French 75 mm brass artillery shell casing (for the Canon de 75 Modèle 1897). The case has been hand-worked in repoussé with an attractive floral/ivy motif and a fine stipple-punched background. Period decorative work, intended for use as a vase. Headstamp/markings (see photos): “75 DEC”, “C. 1141 L. 17” with small inspector/proof marks (“S”, “W” etc.). Year 1917 present in the headstamp. Central primer has been drilled through – completely inert. A good, honest example with clear markings and pleasing patina. Details Object: Trench-art vase from 75 mm artillery shell case Country/period: France, World War I Material: Brass Technique: Repoussé/embossed with stippled ground Use: Decorative vase / commemorative piece • Inert: Yes (spent case; primer aperture open) Shipping Carefully packed and sent tracked. International shipping available; combined shipping where possible. Provenance Private collection, Spain. Notes for collectors The French 75 mm is the iconic shell of WWI; decorated examples like this are classic trench art made from battlefield scrap during or shortly after the war. WWI, Great War, militaria, French 75, Canon de 75, Mle 1897, trench art, shell case vase, brass, repoussé, morning glory, ivy, artillery relic, 1917. Please also check my other items for other interesting and unusual items