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Posted 14 years ago
scottvez
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This is a rarely found subject matter in trench art.
The Zeppelin body is made from strips of cut shell brass that was assembled to the nose and tail.
The side pieces are amall rifle or pistol cartridges, with tiny brass propellers.
The base is also brass.
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That is too cool. I have not seen one before. Thanks for sharing. As soon as I have time I will add more of my trench art.
Trenchartman
LOve it!
I had a job as a "Ultrra Light" Blimp launcher back in 85.
Lots of fun walking around with a 40 blimp balanced on 1 finger!
;~D~
A very nice trench art piece, this is a keeper.
I sold a Zepplin cocktail shaker several years ago and have regreted it since
I don't collect these, but I'm always intrigued by lighter than air items. Excellent piece of trench art. I love it.
A related item, the USN rating badge for Chief Airship Rigger, is the only one I'm missing to having the complete collection of CPO specialty mark rating badges ever worn by any USN chief petty officer.
-dan
SCPODan-- thanks.
When you get a chance post some of your CPO specialty rating badges-- it sounds like a great collection.
Scott
Scott,
A bit much to post here...but here they are (middle of page) click for larger view
http://navycollector.com/NavyCollector/NavyCollectorGallery.htm
Enjoy,
-dan
Thanks for the link, Dan.
I like the oriental embroidered liberty cuffs on the site. I have a good sized collection of oriental embroidery made for USN personel-- framed wall hangings and tour jackets.
Thanks again for the link,
Scott
I've written a book about much of this area of collection, especially tailor-made dress blue uniforms and liberty cuffs.
I'd like to see some of your framed embroidery with USN themes.
Regards,
-dan
Sure-- I'll post some.
Most are the typical Eagle and Flags with "In Memory of my cruise".
I do have one (maybe two) that are IDd and a few with at least the ship named.
The most interesting one I have is a copy (of the embroidery) that is painted and instead of "E Pluribus Unum" it has the USMC motto "Semper Fidelis". It dates from the late 1800s.
I'll post some soon.
Scott
Thanks, Scott.
I'm partial to dragons and eagles.
-dan
Dan,
I just posted a large souvenir embroidery piece with both DRAGON and EAGLE.
Scott
Thanks Mike and composer.
Take a look at my other postings-- I have many other unusual trench art items displayed.
Scott
Thanks Phil-- I have seen a few other zeppelins over the years, but it is certainly one of the harder forms to find.
Scott
This is beautiful!! Your collection is amazing!!
Scott, would you mind looking here http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/28639-gun-knife?in=user
and telling me if you think it might be trench art???
Thanks!
Thanks again Esther-- I'll take a look.
Scott
Thanks for looking bellin and Purdy.
Scott
Very interesting piece!
Thanks pops-- glad to have you look.
I have numerous postings of trench art. Most is WW1 or WW2, but I do have a couple of Spanish American War era items as well.
Take a look when you have the time.
scott
Thanks again petey!
scott
Thanks for looking rob and pw.
scott
Thanks tom.
scott
Thanks for looking cultcha.
scott
You have a wonderful collection Scott! I'm not the best at identifying photographic technique, If you have time would you help me with my gilded gesso framed wedding photo. I'm unsure of what sub-category to place it in.
Thanks for looking sarahoff.
Your image looks to be early 20th century (1900- 1920)-- the frame is probably from the same time period as well.
scott
Thanks for looking manikin.
scott
Thanks again Scott:)
Glad to help sarahoff.
scott
Thanks for looking dan! If you like this type item, be sure to look at all of my other trench art postings. I have everything from the common and mundane shell ashtray to the unusual such as WW1 airplanes and propeller clocks.
scott
WOW what a fascinating object & post.
this is the most inspired and beautiful trench art piece i have ever seen! i really love it, but it boggles my mind to think of using Zeppelins in wartime and getting shot at, etc... ?? i guess that brilliant idea didn't get a very long run.
Thanks for looking and commenting cultcha.
scott
Thanks for looking fran!
scott
Thanks for looking jono!
scott
Thanks cultcha and charm.
scott
Thanks eyeballs, nuts and loumanal.
scott
Awesome I love it.
Thanks dlpetersen-- appreciate you looking and commenting. If you are a fan of trench art, take a look at my other items on Collectors Weekly. I have about 100 pieces on here, to include many unusual ones (aircraft, helmets, mess kits, etc...)
scott
Thanks rose.
scott
Some truly amazing posts over 7 years. Great to see. Neil
Thanks much neil-- appreciate your kind words.
scott
Thanks much lata.
scott
Now....that is an amazing piece....displays nicely :)
Thanks much bucket. These are a very unusual subject matter in trench art-- the only zeppelin that I have, and I don't see them that often.
scott