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    Posted 1 year ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    This is a WW1 trench art shell with stylized Egyptian motifs.

    The entire shell is decorated with pyramids, palm trees, animals and even ancient people. Well crafted and a style not often encountered.

    Probably crafted and retailed in a major city such as Cairo, during the war or soon after.

    This example went home with a British soldier.

    It has seen a hard life. It was dropped and dinged at the base and has a long surface crack. It also suffered through years of polish (typical of English shells) and now is developing a dark patina.

    My photos of my trench art— do not copy or use my photos in any manner without permission.

    scott

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    Comments

    1. kev123, 1 year ago
      What a story it could tell.
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      Another great trench art piece Scott!!
    3. scottvez scottvez, 1 year ago
      Thanks paul , kev, scott and drag.

      scott
    4. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 1 year ago
      so well done .....
    5. scottvez scottvez, 1 year ago
      Thanks kiva and vetraio.

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 1 year ago
      Thanks for looking vcal.

      scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 1 year ago
      Thanks drake and kwqd.

      scott

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