Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below script dating from around 1915. The large and heavily made shell case is of tall cylindrical shape with its thick original rounded base and firing cap and is formed as a vase. The body of the shell is hand decorated and engraved with a continuous scene of figures in various occupations interspersed with animals, fish and birds set amidst various structures and against a finely decorated ground. The scene is set above a a decorative scroll border with a further band above containing Islamic style script. The shell has an impressed KN mark to the base along with a number 2 and is an exceptional example of ‘shell art’ much of which was produced during the first world war. Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market. In good condition with light wear associated with age and use.
Rare Hand Carved 1914-18 French Antique WWI Remington Large Brass Empty Shell Casing designed to be a vase. This 75 mm model was first manufactured in
French Antique Collectible Remington Hand-Carved Empty Shell Case Vase ~ 1914-18 WWI ~ Large Brass Bullet UMC 75 mm
Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
57 Antique Egyptian For Sale
Original French WWI Trench Art Engraved 75mm Brass Artillery Shell
Seventeenth Session Commencing at 11.30 am ORDERS
What is the coolest piece of history you own? - Quora
Brass Engraved Antique - 960 For Sale on 1stDibs
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan For Sale at 1stDibs
ANTIQUE WWI LOT TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL SALONIKA FRONT 1924
War Shell - 539 For Sale on 1stDibs
Ww1 Brass Shell - Canada
Exceptional Engraved Wwi Brass Shell Case With Egyptian Scene