Login / Register Sellers Clients
COLLINGE ANTIQUES

WWI Trench Art Shell Case Chimes c.1918

Stock No

36106

Member since
2012
  • £495.00
  • €576 Euro
  • $616 US Dollar

Questions about this item?

Contact Seller

Like this item?

Item Description

Remarkable piece of First World War trench art. A set of four chimes made from brass shell cartridges of various calibres and graduated length, each sounding different notes when struck. Arranged on a good quality oak stand with tapering supports and a crisp moulded base. Sold with the original clapper which rests upon two rifle rounds split at the tip to make a stand. Clear manufacturer's marks and date stamps to the cartridges. Excellent condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Item Info

Seller Location

North Wales, Wales

Item Dimensions

H: 55cm W: 79cm D: 18cm

Period

c.1918

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

North Wales, Wales

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1492 580022

More from COLLINGE ANTIQUES