American WWII Shell Casing 'De Bevrijding - Nijmegen' Trench Art Vase

1943-1945 A.D.

5 1/2 in. (661 grams, 14 cm).

The sides of the shell cut out to form the handles with linear decoration, one side of the body with engraved branches, the other with 'De Bevrijding van Nijmegen 17-9 1945'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.

CONDITION

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LOT 2482