WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Case Lidded Pot, 1917

Name: WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Case Lidded Pot, 1917
SKU: as1034a177
Price: 65.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Case Lidded Pot (Tobacco Jar?).
The pot has a lovely hand engraved floral theme decoration in tiny dots on the sides and on the lid, which would have been done by a soldier in the trenches using a sharp pointed tool.The pot also has "1917" engraved on the side.
The bottom has military markings including "17" for 1917, also marked "F.ATKINS"- possibly the name of the person who made the jar.
Originally made for use as a tobacco jar, now can be used for storing items or for display.
Very heavy item - weights almost a kilogram. This item is available to view at the Red House Antiques Centre in York.
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Price

£~~65.00~~

$~~82.43~~ USA

€~~78.12~~

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Dimensions9cm (3 1/2 in) in diameter, 7cm (2 3/4 in) tall. Category Antique Arms and Militaria Date WWI George V Antiques Material Brass Origin English Condition Well used condition showing age and wear. No damage - fully usable. Item code as1034a177 / 18eb147 Status Sold

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