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WWI Trench Art Vases, French, 1917- Set of 2

About the Item

WWI Trench art vases etched with the French Rooster, bows, and the year 1917. Trench art was art commonly made by soldiers with shell casings to pass the time in the trenches of WWI & WWII. Today they are great conversation pieces or vases.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1917
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, not perfectly round at top and a couple small dents appropriate for age.
  • Seller Location:
    Ross, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7347240846642

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