Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1
A matching pair of Brass Artillery Shells made from World War 1 that have been converted into a decorative pair of vases.
The vases feature birds and butterfly motifs that have been finely engraved by hand onto the surface.
Both vases are presented in very good condition, having been cleaned and polished.
The base of the shells bear various markings, including:
Vase 1
A RS. L155 15
Vase 2
C. 543 L.16.C 75 DE C
Height: 23 cm
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Base diameter: 86 mm
Top rim diameter: 79 mm
Circa: 1915 / 1916
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1163175
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)Width is 8.5cm (3.3inches)Depth is 8.5cm (3.3inches)
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