WW1 Trench Art Brass Table Lamps

Authentic WW1 artillery shell art. In the aftermath of the First World War, a unique form of artistic expression emerged from the grim realities of the Trenches. Trench art, a term that encompasses a wide array of handmade artifacts crafted by soldiers and civilians from the discarded materials of war, serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos of conflict. From intricately carved artillery shells to ingeniously repurposed shrapnel, these artifacts tell stories of creativity, resourcefulness, and a profound need for catharsis. This pair of lamps was purchased in the 1960's by our parents. They have been cared for and respected in the intervening decades.