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Brass Artillery Shell

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II. Made out of brass, these
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Vintage 1940s Central American Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Pair of brass artillery shell casings
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1930s Trench Art Lamp fashioned from a brass artillery shell mounted to a brass base
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Massive World War I brass artillery shell case marked "Polte Magdeburg Juni 1911" fitted with
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round in shape and dated on
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Early 20th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass

Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
is from an enormous solid brass artillery shell that has been cut and fashioned into a well tuned
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Early 20th Century Kuwaiti Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Assembled Pair of Early 20th Century Trench Art Vases Custom Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
An assembled pair of brass artillery shell casing trench art vases now mounted as lamps with custom
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Table Lamps

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Brass

Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Assembled in the 1980’s these shells have a nice patina With lucite circular bases and new shades
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20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps
Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps
H 28.13 in W 9.88 in D 9.88 in
Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare artillery shell cocktail shaker, crafted by the Gorham Silver Company, is one
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20th Century American Art Deco Barware

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Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Endless Crusades (The)
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
legs with wooden wheels, Antique WWI brass artillery shell with repousse metalwork technique depicting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

World War I Artillery Shell Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
World War I Artillery Shell Vase. Canadian shell base. Marked.
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Early 20th Century European Vases

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Brass

WWII Trench Art Artillery Shell Bullet Coin Ashtray
Located in Forney, TX
conflict, including a cut-down brass German 88mm anti-aircraft or tank artillery shell casing, 50BMG, six
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
copper, brass and silver plate, made to resemble 18lb artillery shells. The top section is the
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Early 20th Century American Other Barware

Materials

Copper, Brass, Silver Plate

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and features repousse floral and
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Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
. Soldiers would repurpose the materials available to us, like brass shell casings, and hand-craft decorative
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Vintage 1910s French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Artillery Double Shell Trench Art Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench Art lamp fashioned from two stacked brass and chrome high caliber artillery shells mounted
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Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon Shell Ice Champaign Bucket
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon shell
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Trench Art Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
from the spent brass casings of naval artillery shells.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Candlesticks

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Brass

Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
head and the two fell into a scuffle. After graduation, Terrill was assigned to the 3rd U.S. Artillery
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1870s Realist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Ink, Silver Gelatin

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Brass Artillery Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass artillery shell for your home. Each brass artillery shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and copper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass artillery shell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass artillery shell, those designed in folk art, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful brass artillery shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brass Artillery Shell?

Prices for a brass artillery shell start at $225 and top out at $17,845 with the average selling for $970.
Questions About Brass Artillery Shell
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.