Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18). The most common material used for trench art are brass shell casings, which, once decorated, can be utilised as vases. Other metal items include cigarette cases, lighters, ashtrays, and cast model aeroplanes. Often the items will bear an inscription such as the name of a French village or theatre of war and engraved decoration or embossing. Another softer form of trench art is embroidered and painted textiles. Also produced by civilians and soldiers (needlework was considered good therapy for those convalescing in nursing homes), these textiles range from silk postcards to large pictures and wall hangings, often featuring regimental crests.

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Pair of brass trench Art vases World War I (2)

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of brass trench Art vases World War I (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, crimped with…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases with Floral Shields

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, crimped with flowers and shields

Pair of French trench Art brass vases (2)

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French trench Art brass vases (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases standing 35…

French WWI brass trench art vases (pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases standing 35 cm high (2)

Pair of German trench art vases decorated with the iron cross.…

German Trench Art Iron Cross Vases (Set of 2)

Pair of German trench art vases decorated with the iron cross. 22 cm high(2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases marked…

French WWI Brass Souvenir Vases, 35cm High

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases marked 'Souvenir' 35 cm high

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases. 34 cm high…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases. 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases decorated…

French WWI brass Fleur de Lis vases (pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases decorated with Fleur de Lis & lattice work. 35 cm high (2)

World War I naval trench art shell vase. Heavy 4 inch shell…

WWI Naval Shell Vase with Lion Head Handles

World War I naval trench art shell vase. Heavy 4 inch shell casing formed with two handles and applied lions heads, with wooden plinth. Height 32 cm (shell)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases decorated with doves,…

Brass Trench Art Vases with Dove Decoration and Inscription

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases decorated with doves, also inscribed 'Esparges and Verdun'. 29 cm high

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases decorated with water…

Brass Trench Art Vases with Water Birds and 'Verdun'

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases decorated with water birds and 'Verdun' 35 cm high

Two French World War I brass trench art vases

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases

Two French World War I brass trench art vases

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases. 28 cm high…

French WWI brass trench art vases (pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases. 28 cm high (2)

A pair of French World War I brass trench art vases

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases

A pair of French World War I brass trench art vases

Pair of trench art vases, kangaroo and boomerang

Kangaroo and Boomerang Trench Art Vases

Pair of trench art vases, kangaroo and boomerang

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases standing 28…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases - Pair (28cm)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases standing 28 cm high (2)

A World War I trench art inkwell, a horse's hoof with an…

ANZAC Horse Hoof Inkwell with Trench Art Decoration

A World War I trench art inkwell, a horse's hoof with an aluminium handmade lid, decorated with a map of N.Z and Australia with the letters ANZACS, the handle lifts to stand as a pen holder, family provenance of vendor states that the horse was killed on…

Pair of World War I brass trench Art shells/vases

Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases from World War I

Pair of World War I brass trench Art shells/vases

Pair of World War I brass trench Art vases (2)

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench Art vases (2)

A World War I diggers button trophy belt and three bone trench…

WWI Diggers Trophy Belt and Bone Trench Art Pieces

A World War I diggers button trophy belt and three bone trench art pieces, the bone trench art carved Sawley Rippon, 1919

Good trench Art shell decorated with flowers

Flower-Adorned Trench Art Shell

Good trench Art shell decorated with flowers

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases (2)

WWI French brass trench Art vases (pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases (2)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases decorated…

French WWI Trench Art Vases with Water Birds (Pair)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases decorated with water birds. 50 cm high (2)

Pair World War II trench Art salt and pepper shakers. Chromed…

WWII Trench Art Salt and Pepper Shakers with Australian Emblem

Pair World War II trench Art salt and pepper shakers. Chromed cartridge shaped with Rising Sun Australian Millitary Forces emblem. Silvered Australian pennies 1938 and 1943 to bases. Height 9 cm each

Two small French World War I trench Art vases, approx height 23…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Set of 2)

Two small French World War I trench Art vases, approx height 23 cm, (2)

Pair of copper French World War I trench Art vases, approx.…

Copper WWI Trench Art Vases - Pair (35cm)

Pair of copper French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 35 cm (2)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 32…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 32 cm (2)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 35…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 35 cm (2)

Two similar French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height…

WWI French Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Two similar French World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 34 cm (2)

Two small similar World War I trench Art vases, approx. height…

WWI Trench Art Vases - Matching Pair

Two small similar World War I trench Art vases, approx. height 20 cm (2)

Two different French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 35…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (2) - 35x29cm

Two different French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 35 cm x 29 cm (2)

Three French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 34 cm (3)

WWI French Trench Art Vases Set

Three French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 34 cm (3)

Two similar World War I trench Art vases, approx. 35 cm (2)

Pair of WWI Trench Art Vases (35 cm)

Two similar World War I trench Art vases, approx. 35 cm (2)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases decorated with…

French WWI Trench Art Vases with Water Birds Decoration

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases decorated with water birds, approx. height 30 cm (2)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 28 cm (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx. 28 cm (2)

World War I Trench Art: collection of trench art shell cases.…

WWI Trench Art Collection

World War I Trench Art: collection of trench art shell cases. 75 mm Japanese brass shell with Australian CMF emblem; 18 Pounder Mk II brass shell jar with lid, dated 1916; 4.5-inch Howitzer brass shell ash tray, dated 1915;.50 caliber M2 machine gun…

World War I Austrailan Service Medal belonging to Corp. D.Rose…

WWI Australian Medal and Trench Art Lighters

World War I Austrailan Service Medal belonging to Corp. D.Rose 21st Batt. A.I.F; (3) trench art lighters. Brass .30 caliber round lighter with removable tip; attractive circular brass lighter small polished tube with Australian map at one end with a crown…

Three French World War I trench Art vases (3)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Set of 3)

Three French World War I trench Art vases (3)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases decorated…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases with Floral Panel

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases decorated with a central panel of flowers, 29 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, 35 cm high (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, Verdun…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases, Verdun 1914-18 (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, Verdun 1914-18, approx 35 cm high (2)

Two French World War I brass trench Art vases, approx 35 cm high

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases - 35cm High

Two French World War I brass trench Art vases, approx 35 cm high

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design,…

Floral Trench Art Vases from WWI France

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design, approx 35 cm high

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, approx 28 cm high…

WWI French Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, approx 28 cm high (2)

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design,…

Floral Trench Art Vases from WWI France

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design, approx 35 cm high

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

WWI British Trench Periscope (1917)

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

World War I trench Art crucifix and candlesticks marked 'Ypres'…

Ypres Trench Art: Symbols of Peace from WWI Soldiers

World War I trench Art crucifix and candlesticks marked 'Ypres' and 'The Menin Gate Memorial Ypres'. Heights 15 cm & 21.5 cm. Provenance: These items were made in France in the Immediate period after the signing of the Armistice by Australian soldiers, as…

Trench Art brass vase together with vintage cast metal dish & 2…

Brass vase, cast dish, and knife rests set

Trench Art brass vase together with vintage cast metal dish & 2 knife rests

Pair of French World War I Trench art vases, approx 35 cm high…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I Trench art vases, approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I French trench art brass vases, one with…

WWI French Trench Art Brass Vases - Verdun & Lorraine

Pair of World War I French trench art brass vases, one with Verdun and the other Lorraine, each approx 23 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, one dated…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, one dated 1918, approx 32 cm high (2)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases, approx 38 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases, approx 38 cm high

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases & a smaller pot,…

French WWI Trench Art Vases and Pot Set

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases & a smaller pot, approx 23 cm high & shorter (3)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

WWI Trench Art Vases - French Pair (34cm)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

A collection of World War I Italian trench Art 7 pcs. One…

WWI Italian Trench Art Collection

A collection of World War I Italian trench Art 7 pcs. One bangle marked 'Ricordo Del 1917'. The letter opener marked 'Guerra Europea'. One bangle with '139' insignia. Length 25.3 cm

World War II trench Art in the style of 'The Enola Gay',…

Enola Gay-Inspired WWII Trench Art Sculpture

World War II trench Art in the style of 'The Enola Gay', modelled after a Boeing B-29 Super Fortress. Chrome plated; base dated 1942. Height 30 cm

A World War I French trench Art model light house c.1915. The…

WWI Trench Art Light House Sculpture

A World War I French trench Art model light house c.1915. The light house is made using ammunition shell casings and various military related metal parts. The base has a concealed mechanical wind up movement, which turns the top candle light house. The…

Three German World War I matchbox covers, with 'Gott Mit Uns'…

German WWI Memorabilia and Trench Art

Three German World War I matchbox covers, with 'Gott Mit Uns' Motto; and two pieces of German trench art, including a brass ashtray and a brass lighter (5)

Miscellaneous. A Chinese tray, Chinese pillow, a discoloured…

Eclectic Objects

Miscellaneous. A Chinese tray, Chinese pillow, a discoloured ivory puzzle ball, Islander vase, trench Art shell case and small African carving. Diameter 40 cm (tray)

Pair of French trench Art vases, dated 1948, approx 32 cm high…

1948 French Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French trench Art vases, dated 1948, approx 32 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I trench Art vases, with fitted wooden bases,…

WWI Trench Art Vases with Wooden Bases

Pair of World War I trench Art vases, with fitted wooden bases, approx 39.5 cm high

Good trench art Kangaroo handle mug dated 1939, measures 17 cm…

1939 Kangaroo Handle Trench Art Mug

Good trench art Kangaroo handle mug dated 1939, measures 17 cm high

French World War I wooden trench periscope, approx 51 cm

WWI French Wooden Trench Periscope (51cm)

French World War I wooden trench periscope, approx 51 cm

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

Set of 3 Brass Trench Art Vases

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from six pounder…

WWI Trench Art Vases from 6 Pounder Shell Cases

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from six pounder shell cases, each approx 29 cm high (2)

Choice lot of twelve items of small World War I trench art,…

WWI Trench Art Lot - Lighters, Stamps, Etc

Choice lot of twelve items of small World War I trench art, lighters, name stamps, etc

Pair of World War I Trench art vases, one embossed 'Verdun' (2)

Verdun Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I Trench art vases, one embossed 'Verdun' (2)

Two French World War I trench art vases (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Set of 2)

Two French World War I trench art vases (2)

Pair of World War I trench art vases with fluted bodies, made…

Fluted Trench Art Vases from WWI Artillery Shells

Pair of World War I trench art vases with fluted bodies, made from artillery shells(2)

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from artillery shells.…

WWI Trench Art Vases from Artillery Shells

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from artillery shells. (2)

Five various World War II era trench art items (5)

WWII Trench Art Collection

Five various World War II era trench art items (5)

Three pieces of trench art World War II (3)

WWII Trench Art Collection

Three pieces of trench art World War II (3)

Pair of German World War I trench art frames made from bullets,…

German WWI Bullet Trench Art Frames (10 words)

Pair of German World War I trench art frames made from bullets, approx 16 cm high

Australian Army trench coat, David Klein Pty. Ltd., Victoria…

Australian Army Trench Coat - 1967 Victoria - Size 10

Australian Army trench coat, David Klein Pty. Ltd., Victoria 1967, Size 10. As New condition

A 20th century Japanese brass trench Art lighter with two wicks.…

Japanese Brass Trench Art Lighter with Two Wicks

A 20th century Japanese brass trench Art lighter with two wicks. a 20th century Japanese brass trunk lighter with two wicks characters stamped to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 9 cm high, 9 cm diameter

Trench Art: Pair of World War I period artillery shells with…

Floral Trench Art Shells from WWI

Trench Art: Pair of World War I period artillery shells with floral motifs. 30 cm

Pair of French trench Art copper vases, each approx 23 cm high…

French Copper Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French trench Art copper vases, each approx 23 cm high (2)

Brass jardiniere along with a trench Art example, approx 10 cm…

Brass Jardiniere and Trench Art Pairing

Brass jardiniere along with a trench Art example, approx 10 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, each approx 35 cm…

WWI French Trench Art Vases, Pair (35cm)

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Trench art coin set dish and small sextant, 12.5 cm wide

Trench Art Coin Set Dish and Sextant

Trench art coin set dish and small sextant, 12.5 cm wide

World War II Trench Art Coffin Game (Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini),…

WWII Coffin Game: Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini Trench Art

World War II Trench Art Coffin Game (Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini),handmade wood coffin with three mummies.with instructions provided.

Pair of French World War I trench art vases (2) 34 cm high

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases (2) 34 cm high

Pair of small French World War I trench art vases (2) 9.5 cm…

WWI French Trench Art Vases - Pair

Pair of small French World War I trench art vases (2) 9.5 cm high

World War II trench art Hudson Bomber (base dated 1942) Pair of…

WWII Trench Art: Hudson Bomber & Shell Cases

World War II trench art Hudson Bomber (base dated 1942) Pair of 75 mm shell cases

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, each approx 34 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

A collection of four brass trench art shell case vases, French,…

Brass Trench Art Shell Case Vases Collection

A collection of four brass trench art shell case vases, French, circa 1915. The tallest 35 cm high

Trench art ashtray, bakelite clock with R. A. A. F presentation…

Trench Art Trio: Clock, Ashtray, Tankard

Trench art ashtray, bakelite clock with R. A. A. F presentation plaque & a tankard. (3 items)

Burberry beige trench coat in swing style, below the knee with…

Swing-style Burberry Trench Coat with Check Lining

Burberry beige trench coat in swing style, below the knee with Burberry check lining

Three World War I trench art shell casings, with intricate…

Middle Eastern Trench Art Shell Casings

Three World War I trench art shell casings, with intricate Middle Eastern decoration

Two French Trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of 35cm French Trench Art Vases

Two French Trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I French trench art vases, each decorated…

WWI French Deer Trench Art Vases (Set of 2)

Pair of World War I French trench art vases, each decorated with deer in landscape (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, each embossed with…

Brass Trench Art Oak Tree Vases - WWI Pair

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, each embossed with oak trees, 35 cm high

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases,embossed with leafy…

Brass Trench Art Vases with Leafy Embossing (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases,embossed with leafy brances, 23.5 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, embossed foliage…

Embossed Trench Art Vases with Foliage Decoration (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, embossed foliage decoration (2) 23 cm high

World War II trench art copper & brass map of Australia, 30 cm…

WWII Australian Map Trench Art

World War II trench art copper & brass map of Australia, 30 cm wide

A small World War I trench-work tray

WWI Trench-Work Tray

A small World War I trench-work tray