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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A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I,…

WWI French Trench Art Vases - Repousse Rose Design

A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I, 1916 the pair of French 75 mm field gun brass shell cases, dated 1916, worked with repousse roses reserved on stippled ground. Height 34.5 cm

A World War I period trench art aeroplane ornament, 14 cm high

WWI Trench Art Aeroplane Ornament

A World War I period trench art aeroplane ornament, 14 cm high

Trench art large ewer made from a large calibre artillery shell…

Greek Key Brass Ewer from Artillery Shell

Trench art large ewer made from a large calibre artillery shell in brass. With Greek key decoration. Height 50 cm.

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

French WWI Trench Brass Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I French trench brass art vases, with crimped bases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

Set of 3 Brass Trench Art Vases

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

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

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)

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)

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…

Pair of trench art vases, kangaroo and boomerang

Kangaroo and Boomerang Trench Art Vases

Pair of trench art vases, kangaroo and boomerang

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

US M3 trench knife with scabbard. 295 mm overall with 170 mm…

US M3 Trench Knife with Scabbard and Leg Tie

US M3 trench knife with scabbard. 295 mm overall with 170 mm partially double edged blade stamped 'U.S. M3-Utica', (see 'U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes. Book III' by M.H. Cole, page 97, no.22). Steel cross guard and pommel, stacked leather grip…

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)

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)

Trench art pair of brass shell casings modelled as vases,…

Brass shell casings turned vases

Trench art pair of brass shell casings modelled as vases, height 32.5 cm

Two trench art bracelets, both set with six pence, one with a…

Engraved Trench Art Bracelets with Six Pence

Two trench art bracelets, both set with six pence, one with a metal panel engraved 'Pauline'.

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

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.

A trench art cigarette lighter in the form of an officer's cap,…

Trench Art Collection: Lighter, Tin, and Picture Frame

A trench art cigarette lighter in the form of an officer's cap, a decorated tin with rising sun badge, and an Australian chrome picture frame with emu and kangaroo, early to mid 20th century, (3 items), the picture frame 12.5 cm wide

Trench art pair of brass shell cases modelled as vases World…

WWI Brass Vase Pair with Floral Decoration

Trench art pair of brass shell cases modelled as vases World War I, dated 1919 with floral decoration, height 29.5 cm

Trench art two pairs of vases with repousse decoration, 34 cm…

Trench art two pairs of vases with repousse decoration, 34 cm and 31 cm high

An Australian World War II period trench art carving of a…

WWII Kangaroo and Emu Boomerang Trench Art

An Australian World War II period trench art carving of a kangaroo and emu on a boomerang, carved tortoise shell, circa 1940s, 12.5 cm wide

A trench art cap made from a 1916 4-inch shell, with a Canadian…

Trench Art Cap with Boer War Badge and General Service Buttons

A trench art cap made from a 1916 4-inch shell, with a Canadian pith-helmet cap badge from the Boer war, with a General Service button to each side of the peak. Created by Walter Hawkins Dagley (1891 - 1965). Accompanied by biographical details.

Pair of World War II Australian Military Forces trench art…

WWII Australian Trench Art Cannon Shells - Egyptian Scene

Pair of World War II Australian Military Forces trench art Egyptian scene cannon shells

Mafeking Siege 2nd Boer war trench art scuttle, engraved…

Mafeking Siege Trench Art Scuttle, 1899

Mafeking Siege 2nd Boer war trench art scuttle, engraved 'Mafeking Siege, 1899'. 7 cm high, 9 cm long

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

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

WWI British Trench Periscope (1917)

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

A World War I bi-plane brass trench art figure. Height 11 cm.

WWI bi-plane brass trench art figurine

A World War I bi-plane brass trench art figure. Height 11 cm.

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

Trench art pair of vases shaped from brass shell casings,…

Brass shell casing vases, 1917

Trench art pair of vases shaped from brass shell casings, stamped 1917 to base, height 28 cm

An impressive World War I period trench art table lamp, 59 cm…

WWI Trench Art Table Lamp - 59 cm High

An impressive World War I period trench art table lamp, 59 cm high

A collection of World War I medals and other items associated…

WWI Medals & Items of Pte. Thomas Gadsby

A collection of World War I medals and other items associated to H.3726 Pte. Thomas James Gadsby. 7th Hussars, including Meritorious Service Medal (named); 1914-15 star (named); ribbon bar; two 'Mentioned in Despatches' certificates with facsimile…

A Collection of World War I items belonging to Private James…

Private James Bird's World War I Collection

A Collection of World War I items belonging to Private James Bird, including a World War I Victory medal awarded to '3/564 Prt. J.S. Bird. N.Z.E.F.' Private James Samuel Bird of Timaru, served with the New Zealand Medical Corps. He was drowned with the…

A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove…

Anzac Cove 1915 Trench Art Horse Hoof Candle Holder

A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove 1915', 6 cm high, 10 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep

World War I Trench Periscope: Trench periscope with original…

WWI Trench Periscope with Original Label and Spare Mirrors

World War I Trench Periscope: Trench periscope with original label identifying it as 'Periscope No.9, Mark II' made by Adam & Co (Great Britain, 1918), two spare mirrors, housed in canvas bag, 36 cm high.

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

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…

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…

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

Two trench art beakers with kangaroo handles, one inscribed…

Kangaroo-handled Trench Art Beakers from 1946 Golf Event

Two trench art beakers with kangaroo handles, one inscribed Narrabri Diggers golf 1946, 17 cm high

A large World War I trench art mirror, chip carved frame with…

WWI Trench Art Mirror: King George's Royal Cypher Frame

A large World War I trench art mirror, chip carved frame with applied '1914' and 'Gr' (Georgius Rex, the Royal cypher of King George). Height 104 cm, width 54 cm, depth 4 cm

A New Zealand made trench art lamp, chrome and wooden shell…

Kiwi Trench Art Lamp: Chrome, Wood, and Grenade Switch

A New Zealand made trench art lamp, chrome and wooden shell with a chrome grenade as a switch. Original glass globe shade. Height 64.5 cm, depth 25 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…