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Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940
About the Item
A wonderful pair of trench-art table lamps in the form of a mirror pair of Koalas.
Made from cut mortar shells, nickel plated and hand engraved to a very high standard. Fitted to polished brass shell casing ends and each with the word 'Australia' in hand -cut copper lettering. Fitted to replacement Australian Cedar circular base plates. New lamp-holders with pull chain switch and new cable. The flame shades are new. Rare to get such high quality pieces of such size and subject from about 1940 in the Second World War.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Pymble, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 44171stDibs: LU126523456502
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