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Posted 10 years ago
Merlin
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Made from a bullet with copper and brass
German mono wing 3" x 4"
I need some help with understanding what is scratched under the wing:
It read,s Je Vous souvle harai
Tou Jours
Pierre Egand
20/10/18
Any help to understand/ make sence of would be appreciated.
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This is called trench art-- decorative or utilitarian items from War residue.
This particular type of plane is one that have seen several examples-- my examples doesn't have any engraving under the wing like yours.
Probably original purchasers info and date on the bottom.
scott
Many thanks for that Scott, Any idea what it says.
Regards
Merlin
Can't read the first part, but toujours translates in French to "Always", so I would surmise that "Pierre" gave the piece to someone right before Christmas in 1918.
scott
Hi Scott.
Ok this is what I have so far: Je vous I Love
Toujors Always
Pierre Peter
Egand Respect/ Care
20.10.18
Starting to make a bit of sense now what do you think?.
Regards Cliff
Sounds good.
Trench art was often sent home to family members and loved ones. You will often find the larger pieces where the artist added the desired presentation/ sentiment. Here is an example from my collection (WW2 piece):
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/23349-ww2-trench-art-jeweler-engraved-pitcher
scott