Posted 14 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
In keeping with my non- shell trench art theme, here is an iconic WW1 piece of trench art: The propeller hub with a clock.
This one was embellished with the dates and crossed guns-- they don't look like the infantry rifles, but appear to be more like shotguns.
The clock is of the era by keyless auto clock company.
Unfortunately, the hub was mounted with the prop data on the bottom, so I cannot make a definite call on what type of aircraft this prop was on. It is similar in size and construction to other identified WW1 prop hubs in my collection.
Scott
Thanks ashfielf.
i love trench art ive got trench art butter knif
Post your trench art-- while it may be a butter knife, it is more likely a letter opener. They are a very common form: Bullet base and brass blade.
Scott
Great piece - thanks for sharing.
Trenchartman
Thanks, Trenchartman, Tom, and ashfielf.
Thanks Dan.
Are the year dates carved into the prop hub, or are they applied? A nice mantel piece.
The dates are applied, as are the crossed guns and the "AEF".
Scott
Thanks Mike and Convair.
Thanks Bogie262-- if you like aviation related trench art take a look at my other items. I have several WW1 and WW2 aviation related trench art pieces posted.
Scott
Thanks Stepback.
Thanks gio1272.
Thanks again for looking at my trench art postings bones!
Scott
Thanks for looking chevy!
Scott
Thanks much petey.
scott