{"title":"Trench art 1914\/18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrench Art, also known as Trench Art, refers to all objects fashioned by soldiers, prisoners and civilians during and after the First World War (1914–1918), from materials taken from the battlefield or from everyday military life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e In the moments of waiting between battles, the men transformed shell casings, metal fragments, brass, wood, or ceramics into objects that were both useful and decorative: lighters, vases, carafes, paper knives, frames, engraved souvenirs, or personalized pieces. Each creation tells a story, blending ingenuity, emotion, and memories of the front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e This collection brings together unique and authentic pieces, bearing witness to the lives of the French soldiers and their need to leave a human trace at the heart of one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century. Trench art is not limited to the object itself: it embodies a historical legacy, a form of expression born in adversity, now sought after by collectors, militaria enthusiasts, and history buffs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e trench art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e trench art WW1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e trench art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e World War I artifacts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e French militaria 14-18\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e memories of the soldiers\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"france-carafe-ici-on-sert-pas-le-boche","title":"FRANCE. Trench Art Pitcher – “We don’t serve the Boche here” | WWI Militaria","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e This small decorative jug, approximately 10 cm high, from the trench art of the First World War, is a moving testimony to the daily life of French soldiers on the front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Bearing the inscription “HERE WE DON’T SERVE THE BOCHE”, it reflects the humor, the spirit of resistance and the popular propaganda that accompanied life in the trenches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Made from simple materials and handcrafted, this piece embodies the ingenuity of the fighters and civilians who transformed everyday objects or salvaged materials into souvenirs, gifts or decorative items.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Features :\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Type: Decorative jug \/ miniature carafe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Inscription: “We don’t serve the Boche here”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Height: Approximately 10 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Origin: France.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Period: World War I (1914–1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Manufacturing: Handcrafted \/ handmade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context – Trench Art:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The term “trench art” refers to objects created during and after the Great War by soldiers, prisoners or civilians, often from shell casings, metal fragments, wood or ceramics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e These creations were used to:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Passing the time between fights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Giving memories to loved ones\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Expressing a national or personal identity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Preserve a tangible record of the conflict\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Patriotic or humorous inscriptions, like the one on this jug, were common and today give these objects a strong historical and emotional value for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Historical Interest \u0026amp; Collection:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis jug is an iconic piece of Great War militaria. It illustrates the human aspect of the conflict, beyond weapons and uniforms: the creativity, humor and memory of men immersed in one of the most significant episodes of the 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e It will fit perfectly into:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e A collection of WW1 art trench coats, a showcase of French militaria, a cabinet of curiosities or a museum space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56861185114494,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Cruche_Artisanat_de_Tranchee_WW1_Ici_on_sert_pas_le_Boche_Objet_Militaria_Historique_Francais.jpg?v=1769860798"},{"product_id":"france-briquet-de-table-artisanat-de-tranchee","title":"FRANCE. Table Lighter Trench Art – French WWI Militaria – Trench Art Poilu","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Discover this trench art table lighter, a decorative piece of militaria inspired by the art of the French infantryman! Made from recycled materials and handcrafted, this unique object is representative of the trench art practiced during the First World War (1914-1918). \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1770047812490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0F9_Z91zXL4wDVy3TnlOul\" href=\"http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e These lighters, often made from spent brass or copper casings recovered from the battlefield, served both as a useful tool and as a personal souvenir for the soldiers. They bear witness to the resourcefulness of the combatants and the artistic expression born in the heart of the trenches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: Table lighter – trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Period: First World War (1914-1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Origin: France.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Manufacturing: Handcrafted \/ recovered from materials from the front (brass, copper, etc.).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Inscription: Douaumont - Verdun 1918.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Dimensions: 14 x 4.5 cm (see product photos).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e This table lighter made from trench art is much more than a simple decorative object: it reflects the ingenuity of the soldiers, who transformed military materials into everyday souvenirs and tools. \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1770047812491000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1npoBfeoNSfAWEiguk57IY\" href=\"http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e It will fit perfectly into a collection of militaria or World War I objects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistorical Context – Trench Art:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTrench art, also known as trench art in English or Poilu art in France, refers to objects created manually by soldiers or civilians during and after the Great War. \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1770047812491000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1npoBfeoNSfAWEiguk57IY\" href=\"http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Caught between moments of combat and long waits, the soldiers used materials from the front (shell casings, metal boxes, buttons, etc.) to make utilitarian or decorative objects: lighters, vases, snuffboxes, paper knives, engraved coins and much more. \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1770047812491000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1npoBfeoNSfAWEiguk57IY\" href=\"http:\/\/imagesetlangages.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese pieces are now sought after by collectors for their patina, their history and their unique character, often with inscriptions or engraved motifs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56874170057086,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Briquet_de_Table_Artisanat_de_Tranchee_Militaria_France_WWI_Trench_Art_Poilu.jpg?v=1769961833"},{"product_id":"france-lampe-a-petrole-huile-a-partir-dun-petit-obus","title":"FRANCE. Kerosene lamp with socket and shell – Trench Art, World War I – soldier's artifact","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA historical and decorative object, this oil lamp is made from a demilitarized shell and its socket transformed into a light fixture, in the tradition of trench art from the First World War.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Lamps made from shells are a classic category of this military craft, combining the recovery of war materials and artisanal know-how.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Subject: oil lamp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Manufacturing: artisanal transformation of a shell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Period: early 20th century (World War I style).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Material: brass \/ copper \/ steel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Dimensions: 22 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Diameter: 4.3 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This piece has a strong symbolic dimension: an object designed from a weapon of war transformed into a utilitarian and decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e An authentic souvenir from the Great War, ideal for militaria collections or historical decoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe term \"trench art\" refers to handcrafted objects made from materials recovered from the battlefield—particularly brass shell casings—by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians during or after the conflict. These objects were often made to pass the time, to preserve a memory, or to be sold as souvenirs to visitors to former battlefields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889338659198,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Lampe_a_petrole_douille_et_obus_Trench_Art_Premiere_Guerre_mondiale_objet_de_poilu..jpg?v=1770894412"},{"product_id":"france-objet-utilitaire-artisant-de-tranchee","title":"FRANCE. Handmade trench art bottle made from shell casings – WWI soldier’s item 1914-1918","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis handcrafted bottle is a fine example of trench art made from brass shell casings during the First World War.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade from several assembled elements, this container bears witness to the ingenuity of soldiers who transformed battlefield materials into utilitarian objects or souvenirs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe object has an slender cylindrical shape with a screw-on top cap. The container is watertight, suggesting use as a bottle or canteen flask, although the exact use cannot be determined with certainty – which is common for this type of handcrafted production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to its size and weight, this piece also has a strong decorative dimension and is a representative collector's item of the popular art of Great War soldiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod: First World War.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: Trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial: Brass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMarking: VERDUN-1916, intertwined MB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal casing: 75 mm Model 1897 cannon, manufactured 1916.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeight: 31 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDiameter: 86 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWeight: 2.20 kg.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCap present.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWatertight container.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn authentic and atypical piece, ideal for a militaria or trench art collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurchase implies acceptance of the object's condition as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889375818110,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Bouteille_artisanale_de_tranchee_en_douilles_d_obus_objet_de_poilu_1914-1918.jpg?v=1771339493"},{"product_id":"france-briquet-de-tranchee","title":"FRANCE. French Trench Lighter – WWI Trench Art – Militaria Item 1914-1918","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Discover this French trench lighter, an authentic object from the First World War (1914-1918), from trench art — sometimes called the art of the poilu or trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade from materials recovered from the front, this lighter illustrates the resourcefulness and creativity of the soldiers, who repurposed objects and casings to make tools that were both practical and symbolic. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/voyageurs-du-temps.fr\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/voyageurs-du-temps.fr\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1770309011865000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2qs68XrasVWQaOWhGtJ9Fq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Used as a petrol lighter to light cigarettes or pipes in the often wet and harsh conditions of the trenches, this type of object quickly became an indispensable companion for the French soldier, much more reliable than classic matches.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Type: Trench lighter – art of the French infantryman.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Origin: France – World War I (1914-1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Production: Recycled materials \/ handcrafted.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Function: Petrol lighter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Dimensions: Conforms to the product (see images).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lighter is an original collector's item for military history enthusiasts, illustrating the ingenuity of soldiers on the front lines and the enduring nature of folk craftsmanship in wartime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e An ideal item to complete a collection of French militaria or to enrich a display case dedicated to the Great War.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Historical Context – Trench Art \u0026amp; Life at the Front\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Trench art developed massively during the First World War when soldiers, often trapped in trenches for long periods, made personal items with the materials at their disposal: shell casings, bullets, metal boxes…\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Among these creations, the infantryman's lighter was one of the first and most widespread—both for its practical use and its sentimental value. This lighter bears witness to the daily lives of the soldiers and the inventive efforts they made to make their situation more bearable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56891710898558,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Briquet_de_Tranchee_Francais_Art_de_Tranchee_WWI_Objet_Militaria_1914-1918.jpg?v=1770222940"},{"product_id":"france-encrier-a-partir-dun-culot-et-dune-fusee-dobus-artisanat-de-tranchee","title":"FRANCE. WWI Trench Art Inkwell – Shell Base \u0026amp; Fusil – French Militaria Item","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Discover this handcrafted trench inkwell, a unique piece of trench art created during the First World War (1914-1918). Made from a 75mm shell casing and a projectile fuse, it illustrates the creativity of soldiers who transformed materials recovered from the front into objects that were both utilitarian and symbolic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis type of object was often made by soldiers for writing letters, corresponding with loved ones, or simply as a meaningful personal keepsake. Today, this original trench inkwell is a rare collector's item, steeped in history and the memory of the front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Type: Inkwell – trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Origin: France – World War I (1914-1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Manufacturing: Recycled shell base and fuse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Diameter: 7.5 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Height: 10 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Weight: 1.9 kg.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Interest in Collections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e This trench art inkwell is a rare and expressive piece, ideal for a WWI militaria collection, a display case dedicated to French trench art or a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e It testifies not only to the creativity of soldiers in wartime, but also to the central role of writing and personal memory in a conflict context.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Historical Context – Trench Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTrench art refers to objects made by soldiers, prisoners, or civilians during and after the First World War from salvaged military materials—casings, shells, metal fragments, pieces of equipment, or wood. These creations combined resourcefulness and personal expression, often produced during long periods of waiting in the trenches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The inkwell, in particular, reflects the importance of letter writing for soldiers, as letters were sometimes their only link to family and friends back home. This type of object is now sought after by collectors for its historical, aesthetic, and emotional value.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56892156903806,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Encrier_Artisanat_de_Tranchee_WWI_Culot_Fusee_d_Obus_Objet_Militaria_Francais.jpg?v=1770228958"},{"product_id":"france-briquet-de-tranchee-fleurs-de-lys","title":"FRANCE. “Fleur-de-Lys” Trench Lighter – World War One Trench Art","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic French trench lighter decorated with fleurs-de-lis, dating from World War I.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe trench lighter illustrates the ingenuity and patriotism of the \"poilus\" (French soldiers): the fleurs-de-lis, a traditional emblem of the French monarchy, symbolizes the connection to national history and the soldier's pride.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach piece is unique, handcrafted, and bears witness to the daily life and creativity of the combatants during the conflict. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: Trench lighter \/ trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecoration: Engraved fleurs-de-lis, France, 1918.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod: World War I (1914-1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eManufacture: Handcrafted by a French soldier.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterials: Metal \/ brass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUntested, sold as a collector's item.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical soldier's craftsmanship from the French trenches, ideal for display, showcase, or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurchase implies acceptance of the item's condition as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56918525903230,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Briquet_de_tranchee_fleurs_de_lys_Trench_Art_WW1.jpg?v=1770987754"},{"product_id":"france-encrier-fusee-artisanat-de-tranchee","title":"FRANCE. Trench inkwell – Mle 1899\/1915 time fuse dated 1917 – French WWI Artillery","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic trench inkwell made from a French Model 1899 time fuse modified in 1915, dated March 1917.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis fuse equipped the shells of the famous French 75 mm cannon during World War I. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe circular graduation corresponds to the precise adjustment system used by French artillery to program air bursts over enemy positions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eObject type: Trench inkwell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions: 12.5 x 10 x 11 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial: Converted time fuse (steel \/ brass).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel: 1899 modified 1915.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal caliber: 75 mm shell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eManufacture: March 1917 (\"3\/17\" marking).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eGraduation: Adjustable ring from 0 to 22 seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod: World War I (1914-1918).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted, made by a soldier or prisoner of war.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter neutralization, many fuses recovered from the front were transformed by soldiers into utilitarian or decorative objects: inkwells, candle holders, paperweights. These handcrafted creations are now known as trench art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod text inscribed under the inkwell about the origin of the materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographs are an integral part of the description and bind the buyer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe purchase implies acceptance of the object's condition as presented.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison des Braves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56946669814142,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/files\/Encrier_Trench_Art_WW1_Fusee_75mm_Modele_1899_1915_Datee_1917.jpg?v=1771499400"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/4391\/7182\/collections\/CarafeIcionsertpasleBoche.jpg?v=1769600136","url":"https:\/\/maisondesbraves.fr\/en-eu\/collections\/artisanat-de-tranchee.oembed","provider":"Maison des Braves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}