{"product_id":"pair-of-wwii-trench-art-brass-shell-case-vases-hand-engraved-military-1943-bofors","title":"Pair of WWII Trench Art Brass Shell Case Vases Hand Engraved Military 1943 Bofors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epair of original WWII-era trench art vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handmade from large brass military shell cases and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth shell cases have been carefully worked and hand engraved, featuring decorative military-inspired designs including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaircraft, ships and other wartime motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tops have been shaped into attractive scalloped rims, while the lower sections retain the distinctive form of the original cartridge cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base markings include the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943 date and military\/manufacturer markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the cases believed to be associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBofors anti-aircraft ammunition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrench art pieces such as these were traditionally produced from spent military materials by servicemen, prisoners of war, or civilians during and around periods of conflict. They make fascinating pieces of WWII militaria and social history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition with age-related tarnishing, patina, scratches and marks throughout, all adding to their character. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a matching pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive decorative pair for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII militaria, trench art, military history or unusual antique brassware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Newport curiosity shop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58247050264907,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/4937\/7355\/files\/DA90EED2-86A2-4104-8B50-7AEA04B89720.jpg?v=1787654577","url":"https:\/\/thenewportcuriosityshop.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-wwii-trench-art-brass-shell-case-vases-hand-engraved-military-1943-bofors","provider":"The Newport curiosity shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}