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    Posted 11 years ago

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    scottvez
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    Three brass trench art shells that span two World Wars.

    Center shell is a WW1 era shell that has been hammered with a typical oak leaf motif. The background of the shell has been worked and aged to look similar to bark.

    Left shell is a very unusual acid etched shell from WW2. Typically the WW2 craftsmanship is of a lower quality than WW1 era and acid etching is rarely found.

    Right shell is another WW2 era shell that has a commemorative work of the rescue of the crew from the USS Sqaulus. The Squalis sank in 1939; was raised and renamed the Sailfish. She served throughout WW2.

    Reproduction of these images is prohibited.

    scott

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks buss and tony!

      scott
    2. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking vetraio!

      scott
    3. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks official.

      scott
    4. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks again, david!

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

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking toolate.

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

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks books-- if you are a trench art fan, see my other postings. I have many different styles and eras represented!

      scott
    9. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks petey.

      scott
    10. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks for looking jono.

      scott
    11. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks jonima-- if you are a fan of trench art take a look at my other postings. I have a couple hundred trench art pieces on here-- all eras and numerous styles.

      scott
    12. jonima jonima, 10 years ago
      Where do you get them all?
    13. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      I have been collecting for over 20 years. I have bought from antique shops, flea markets, militaria shows and online-- just about every possible venue.

      scott
    14. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks for looking battlegear!

      scott
    15. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks marty and graham.

      scott
    16. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks kyra-- if you haven't seen my other trench art postings, be sure to look.

      scott
    17. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      Wow! These are amazing! When I saw them I thought, is that a bullet??? Sure enough, spent but still. I used to load shells since I was a kid. I have never seen this done before. I'm glad I got to see these Scott!
    18. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks passion. They are actually large Artillery shell cases-- similar to a bullet just significantly larger.

      Be sure to check out my other items, as I have hundreds of trench art postings.

      Here are three trench art postings of small bullets/ casings that may be of interest:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/19401-trench-art-dollhouse-furniture-ww1-era

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/21874-trench-art-p-38-and-aircraft-windshield

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/29650-ww1-trench-art-coffee-pot

      scott
    19. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks again nice.

      scott
    20. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks for looking geodejem!

      scott
    21. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks picker.

      scott

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