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Posted 6 months ago
scottvez
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This trench art lamp stands well over 2 feet tall and weighs over 25 pounds.
It is assembled from WW1 shells and bullets but was most likely made post- WW1.
A lot of effort went into this one and it is full of Patriotic motifs-- Eagles (both engraved and cast brass flag toppers) and Stars (cut sheet metal). Additionally, there are 20 cut brass rifles to further decorate the lamp.
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beautiful lamp:)
O my this is a big one. Very interesting. Where did you find it? Meaning part of the country...
It came from a seller out of California (several years ago)-- set me back about $35 to ship it.
The seller shipped in two boxes causing me to worry that only one would arrive!
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Thanks for looking and commenting bellin!
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Interesting! I always wonder if there is a pattern to where a majority of WWI items are found.
Always enjoy your posts!
Hope you are doing well
Now that is what I call a work of art, fantastic!
Thanks again amber. Sometimes the origin of items will assist in determining facts about the original owner or lead you down an erroneous path.
I cannot count the number of times I have seen a Civil War Union soldier identified as Confederate because it was bought in the deep South.
In our mobile/ moving society, I am skeptical of using location to determine other facts on objects WITHOUT other supporting data or documentation.
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Thanks trgrubaugh and petey.
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This is amazing .Very impressive
Thanks for looking jueboo. If you like trench art, I have another 100 or so postings on collectors weekly that may interest you!
Take a look when you get a chance.
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Thanks for looking rob!
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Thanks tlmbaran!
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Thanks for looking tom!
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Thanks official and hems.
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Thanks for looking p...!
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