anyone collect trench art?
 

This was my flea market find last sunday. 1915 german artillery shell I think its a 75mm. Can't believe its 100 years old! I hate to admit it but I never knew what trench art was until I saw a episode of american pickers where they bought one. I bought it to use as trading material but my wife likes it so its now on her antique table of stuff. At least its still in the family even though I can't sell or trade it. Jim

Big Mac, I am putting together a paperback book on trench art, so I guess you'd say I collect it, I have numerous pieces.

If you want to contribute, I give credit to the owner :)

I am about half way done with it.

hiz rez pictures, of 2-4 from different angles is good if interested.

my email ed_tinker@hotmail.com
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I really like the non-traditional trench art. Now, some is made by troops during WW1, after WW1 and WW2 - and some was made by companies to the soldiers as souvenirs or gifts to take home :)

Jim,

I would say that you acquired a nicer example of the genre. If you look on Ebay many are virtually the same and many were essentially mass produced for the souvenir market. Of course they had a lot of material to work with.
KFS

Ed, would pictures from a smart phone emailed (not text) work for you? I think the new phone has better resolution than my old digital camera. I have a couple brass 105 mm howitzer shells. I got to thinking it would be fun to give it a try but Id hate to ruin the shells. Jim

yes mac, it would be fine - in the email shoot me how you want your title, i.e. full name, first name etc.

I take pictures with my cell phone too and forward them to my own email sometimes :)

Ed

Ed Ill try to get pics taken this weekend in the sunlight. Jim

Ed, I've also heard that a large portion of WWI "trench art" was actually done in rehab hospitals, as sort of a PT, arts & crafts activity.

Ed, I sent you a few pictures. Hope they work. Jim

my favorite, POW made cigarette box :cheers:

I came upon another site of this pretty stuff~ http://www.trenchartofww1.co.uk/ Eric

..but as trench work, here's my favorite, fine quality trench art salt and pepper shakers made from plated cartidges. The bases have been threaded and a larger base for each was made of three 3-pence coins. Coins dated WWII and earlier. The set shows normal age and use only. :cheers:

If these pictures are of your trench art, and you want me to add them to my book that 'eventually' I'll get down, shoot me an email with hi rez pictures and name you want with them :)

Johnny, yes, I have read and heard that too :)

Ed

you bet Ed.