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Trench art is a form of folk art made by soldiers. Metal casings from bullets and mortar shells were cut and decorated to form useful objects, such as vases. The term "trench art" originally referred to art made by soldiers in the trenches during World War I, but has since been used to describe art from all conflicts dating back to the 1800s. .
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Trench Art | Andirons | Brass Casings, Aluminum, Cast Metal Base, World War I, 18 In. | 2005 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Shell Casing, Brass | 1997 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | 303 Enfield Artillery Shell Base, World War Ii | 1999 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Aluminum Base, Brass Shell With Projectile In Center, World War Ii | 1999 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Rendova Munda, Brass, Japanese Shell, Palm Trees, 5 x 3 1/2 In. | 2000 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Brass, Letters, Flowers, 3 x .30 Caliber Bullet Legs, World War I, 2 1/2 In. | 2004 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Brass, Russian Artillery Shell, Luga, Petersburg, 5 1/8 In. | 2004 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Hammered Copper, On 4 U.S. Rifle Cartridges, Chinese Coin Trim | 2004 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | P-38, 90 Mm M-19 Shell Base, 1943, 7 1/2 In. | 2004 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Shell, British Penny Cigarette Holders, Canada, World War Ii | 2004 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Amphibious Vehicle, U.S. Army, Brass, Shell Wheels & Headlights | 2005 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Large Caliber Shell Base, P-38 Plane On Post, Brass, 6 3/4 In. | 2005 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Bullets, World War Ii, 1942 | 2007 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Bullets, World War II,1942, | 2008 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Large Caliber Shell, Marked U.S., 5 Lbs. 6 Oz., Brass Anchor, c.1944, 6 1/4 In. | 2009 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | Mortar Shell | 2009 | | Trench Art | Ashtray | 3 Cigarette Rests, Shell Casing Center, World War II, | 2012 | | Trench Art | Bank | Bomb Shell, Cast Iron | 1997 | | Trench Art | Belt | Buttons From Enemy Soldiers, Leather, Marked Hh & 1918 | 2003 | | Trench Art | Belt Buckle | Made Of Metal From Spanish Cruiser Cristobal Colon, Nickel Plated, 1899 | 2002 | | Trench Art | Bottle Opener | Machine Gun Round, 50 Caliber, World War Ii, 5 1/2 In. | 2007 | | Trench Art | Bracelet | Aircraft Aluminum, Camel, Palm Tree, Africa, 1944 | 2005 | | Trench Art | Bracelet | Shell, Brass, Iron Cross, Oak Leaves, Acorns, Prussia, C.1915 | 2005 | | Trench Art | Bracelet | German Artillery Shell, Sweetheart, Iron Cross, 2 1/2 In. | 2009 | | Trench Art | Buckle | Brass, American Flag, 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 In. | 2009 |
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