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Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury

$725per set
£547.86per set
€632.64per set
CA$1,013.08per set
A$1,124.10per set
CHF 588.83per set
MX$13,784.43per set
NOK 7,489.66per set
SEK 7,069.92per set
DKK 4,718.01per set
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About the Item

We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1944
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly brassed great condition!
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AJM1stDibs: LU1273238625622

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