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Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940
$2,750per set
£2,124.85per set
€2,456.53per set
CA$3,885.95per set
A$4,358.35per set
CHF 2,282.40per set
MX$52,958.20per set
NOK 28,982.66per set
SEK 27,477.61per set
DKK 18,336.71per set
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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