{"product_id":"pair-wwii-1943-canadian-40mm-bofors-brass-shell-case-vases-trench-art","title":"Pair WWII 1943 Canadian 40mm Bofors Brass Shell Case Vases Trench Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epair of original WWII-era 40mm Bofors brass shell cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both dating from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and subsequently repurposed as decorative vases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese impressive large brass cases retain their original military base markings, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with markings indicating Canadian wartime manufacture. Originally produced as ammunition cases for the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they are substantial pieces of Second World War military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth cases have been neatly finished around the openings and make particularly striking display pieces. Their simple, undecorated appearance allows the original form and aged brass patina of the shell cases to remain the main feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with genuine age-related patina, tarnishing, surface marks, scratches and areas of discolouration from many decades of use and storage. One has a noticeable small discoloured\/marked area to the side. Please study all photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII militaria collection, trench art collection, industrial interior or as unusual statement vases\/display pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage military items sold purely as historical and decorative collectables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Newport curiosity shop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58247089652043,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/4937\/7355\/files\/56BCB638-97F7-46E9-B49B-5F746C22DC65.jpg?v=1787654843","url":"https:\/\/thenewportcuriosityshop.co.uk\/products\/pair-wwii-1943-canadian-40mm-bofors-brass-shell-case-vases-trench-art","provider":"The Newport curiosity shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}