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).
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.
Type: Table lighter – trench art.
Period: First World War (1914-1918).
Origin: France.
Manufacturing: Handcrafted / recovered from materials from the front (brass, copper, etc.).
Inscription: Douaumont - Verdun 1918.
Dimensions: 14 x 4.5 cm (see product photos).
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.
It will fit perfectly into a collection of militaria or World War I objects.
Historical Context – Trench Art:
Trench 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.
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.
These pieces are now sought after by collectors for their patina, their history and their unique character, often with inscriptions or engraved motifs.
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The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.
