A wonderful and highly unique vase in patinated brass. Europe, 1920s.
Made from a artillery shell casing from the first world war and created by a soldier or artist - in or just after the war.
The vase features a long and tapering silhouette, polished to a soft golden sheen. Near the rim, the metal has been carefully cut and scalloped, creating a crown or floral like edge. Below this a series of pierced geometric apertures, both circular and rectangular, introduce rhythm and lightness. In a strange way, it almost looks like Scandinavian modernism.
Shows a wonderful hand made quality. The cuts are slightly irregular, suggesting they were made with simple hand tools rather than factory machinery. A wonderful detail.
This vase combines the interesting history attached to these trench art pieces with great style and elegance. A true gem.
Dimensions: W. 9 x D. 9 x H. 29 cm
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A wonderful and highly unique vase in patinated brass. Europe, 1920s.
Made from a artillery shell casing from the first world war and created by a soldier or artist - in or just after the war.
The vase features a long and tapering silhouette, polished to a soft golden sheen. Near the rim, the metal has been carefully cut and scalloped, creating a crown or floral like edge. Below this a series of pierced geometric apertures, both circular and rectangular, introduce rhythm and lightness. In a strange way, it almost looks like Scandinavian modernism.
Shows a wonderful hand made quality. The cuts are slightly irregular, suggesting they were made with simple hand tools rather than factory machinery. A wonderful detail.
This vase combines the interesting history attached to these trench art pieces with great style and elegance. A true gem.
Dimensions: W. 9 x D. 9 x H. 29 cm
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MAKE AN OFFER
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