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    Posted 11 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    Reference books are an essential part of any collector's knowledge and growth in their particular field of interest.

    This 2004 book is a comprehensive study of Trench Art and does a fantastic job in presenting the historical context of trench art throughout history. The books covers about 400 pages and includes hundreds of illustrations as well as mountains of primary source material and original photographs that document the evolution, styles and construction of the TRENCH ART genre.

    While the focus of the book is on WW1-- the "Golden Age of trench art", both earlier pieces and modern pieces are discussed and photographed.

    Photo #1: Book cover along with the helmet that was the inpiration for an Operation Iraqi Freedom helmet that I have in my collection:

    http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/17175-trench-art-painted-iraqi-fedayeen-helmet

    Photo #2: US soldiers constructing trench art.

    Photo #3: Artillery shells with trench art decorations, along with a photo of a US 75mm in its defensive trench network.

    Photo #4: Tobacco related trench art and an original photograph of a group of French soldiers identified as "At Rest: The making of cigarette lighters, as done in the trenches".

    As an American Ambulance Driver, AEF Ambulance Company 161 wrote (published in the 1919 Unit history): "The brickets were patterned in forms of imitation books, French canteens, or were simple round convex disks inlaid by a French coin, or the pattern of the belt buckle design of the German soldier."

    Here is an example of a lighter that would match that description:

    http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/9365-trench-art-cigarette-lighter?in=1157

    If you have an appreciation for Trench Art, I cannot suggest more strongly that you have a look at this book. Most libraries should have it available for check out.

    Hopefully, it will ingnite a passion in Trench Art-- the imaginative craftwork that turns war refuse into beautiful and utilitarian objects!

    scott

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    SILVER WWII TRENCH ART PETROL LIGHTER THALER ETHIOPIA COIN MOTHER TERESA MOSQUE
    SILVER WWII TRENCH ART PETROL LIGHT...
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    23 VINTAGE GERMAN & POLISH GLASS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WITH GLASS BEAD GARLAND!
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    Vintage Copper Plate over Brass WWI Trench Art Lighter | Working | RARE |
    Vintage Copper Plate over Brass WWI...
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    Vintage Brass WWI French Trench Art Lighter | Working Condition | VERY RARE |
    Vintage Brass WWI French Trench Art...
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    SILVER WWII TRENCH ART PETROL LIGHTER THALER ETHIOPIA COIN MOTHER TERESA MOSQUE
    SILVER WWII TRENCH ART PETROL LIGHT...
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    1. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Active links to items cited above:

      My OIF helmet:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/17175-trench-art-painted-iraqi-fedayeen-helmet

      Miniature book lighter:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/9365-trench-art-cigarette-lighter?in=1157

      scott
    2. AmberRose AmberRose, 11 years ago
      Very interesting Scott. I am so getting this...too late for Valentines I wonder?
    3. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      Looks like a very interesting book.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks amber-- you'll love it.

      It makes a beautiful "coffee table book" full of color photographs of trench art from all eras. Additionally, it is very well researched with primary source materials.

      scott
    5. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking and commenting bellin. I find reference works indispensable. This particular example, while containing hundreds of photographs, is academic and well researched.

      I prefer to study and learn instead of speculate and guess!

      However, less academic "picture books" can be useful as well.

      In this day, I'd bet there are some fairly decent scandinavian glass books out there!

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Add them to your holiday wish list! Good luck in your search. If I see any bargain examples, I'll let you know.

      scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks majestic!

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking musik!

      scott
    9. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks vetraio!

      scott
    10. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks trunkman.

      scott
    11. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking p...!

      scott
    12. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking and commenting david!

      scott
    13. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking tony!

      scott
    14. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Link to trench art lighters:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/82619-ww1-trench-art-lighters

      scott
    15. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks for looking tom!

      scott
    16. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks marty and battlegear-- this is a great book for those who want to learn to identify trench art!

      scott
    17. scottvez scottvez, 7 years ago
      Thanks much bucket and marty!

      scott

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