Original WWI French Trench Art Engraved Artillery Shell Lamp Base- lvie (live) Japanese Edged Weapons Original Item: Fewer than a

Original Item: Fewer than a dozen found in an old case received from Europe more than ten years ago

as the brass fittings came later

over the firms initials of WKC / SOLINGEN

This is a "Economy Grade" version

but we had to wade through that water to get back to the front

Original WWI French Trench Art Engraved Artillery Shell Lamp Base- lvie (live) Japanese Edged Weapons Original Item: Fewer than aOriginal Item: One of a kind. Great War Artillery Shell Casing that measures approximately 23" tall and 3" wide, the casing in brass. The projectile appears to have a nickel finish. The entire piece was converted to be a lamp base but the wiring has been removed, however it would be a straight forward project to get it going again. The outer surface has been fully decorated and features flowers and lvie (live) in French.