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FRANCE. WWI Trench Art Inkwell – Shell Base & Fusil – French Militaria Item

FRANCE. WWI Trench Art Inkwell – Shell Base & Fusil – French Militaria Item

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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.
This 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.
Type: Inkwell – trench art.
Origin: France – World War I (1914-1918).
Manufacturing: Recycled shell base and fuse.
Diameter: 7.5 cm.
Height: 10 cm.
Weight: 1.9 kg.
Interest in Collections
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.
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.
Historical Context – Trench Art
Trench 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.
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.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.
The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.
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