Product Description
A striking pair of World War I trench art artillery shell vases, hand-worked in brass and beautifully decorated with flowing Art Nouveau scrolls and a central shamrock motif. The original shell casings have been carefully shaped and textured, transforming them into elegant and highly decorative pieces.
Standing 31cm tall, this matching pair makes a bold statement on a mantel, console, or shelf. The contrast between their industrial origin and refined design gives them a unique presence, while the shamrock detail adds a subtle layer of symbolism.
Created from spent artillery shells, these pieces represent a remarkable shift from function to artistry—turning remnants of history into objects of enduring beauty.
Aged patina throughout, consistent with age. Solid and stable for display.
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If this piece could talk, it would whisper of a time when the world was at war, yet hands still found a way to create beauty. It may have begun its life in the thunder of artillery, carried across distant fields, before being gathered, cleaned, and carefully transformed. Perhaps in a quiet moment between battles, or later in remembrance, someone shaped these shells not as instruments of conflict, but as something lasting—something gentle. The flowing lines and shamrock motif suggest a longing for home, for luck, for peace. Now, many years on, it stands not as a reminder of war, but as a testament to resilience, craftsmanship, and the enduring human desire to turn even the harshest beginnings into something beautiful.