Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(6) French WWI & Wwii-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases

Price realized
$191
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$150
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
September 7, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 6) French WWI and WWII-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: including: (2) having dotted border, centering incised inscription, (one) "Simone," (one) "Maurice," (2) with flared and scalloped rim, (one) with separation to rim, (2) narrow cylindrical body with incised floral motifs, largest: approx 11.75"h, 4.25"diam, smallest: approx 11"h, 2.5"diam, 18lbs total

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.