Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18). The most common material used for trench art are brass shell casings, which, once decorated, can be utilised as vases. Other metal items include cigarette cases, lighters, ashtrays, and cast model aeroplanes. Often the items will bear an inscription such as the name of a French village or theatre of war and engraved decoration or embossing. Another softer form of trench art is embroidered and painted textiles. Also produced by civilians and soldiers (needlework was considered good therapy for those convalescing in nursing homes), these textiles range from silk postcards to large pictures and wall hangings, often featuring regimental crests.

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A Great War brass and copper trench art tank, 1914-1918 era,…

WWI Trench Art Tank on Wood Base, France Inscription

A Great War brass and copper trench art tank, 1914-1918 era, fabricated from heavy gauge brass artillery shells and other metal banding, a decoratively engraved white metal plaque to the front inscribed with 'France', mounted on a wood base, 8 cm high, 10…

Trench art two pairs of vases with repousse decoration, 34 cm…

Repousse Decorated Trench Art Vases - Two Pairs Collection

Trench art two pairs of vases with repousse decoration, 34 cm and 31 cm high

A New Zealand made trench art lamp, chrome and wooden shell…

Kiwi Trench Art Lamp: Chrome, Wood, and Grenade Switch

A New Zealand made trench art lamp, chrome and wooden shell with a chrome grenade as a switch. Original glass globe shade. Height 64.5 cm, depth 25 cm

A large World War I trench art mirror, chip carved frame with…

WWI Trench Art Mirror: King George's Royal Cypher Frame

A large World War I trench art mirror, chip carved frame with applied '1914' and 'Gr' (Georgius Rex, the Royal cypher of King George). Height 104 cm, width 54 cm, depth 4 cm

A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I,…

WWI French Trench Art Vases - Repousse Rose Design

A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I, 1916 the pair of French 75 mm field gun brass shell cases, dated 1916, worked with repousse roses reserved on stippled ground. Height 34.5 cm

World War I trench art trophy. Ivo W. Kerr golf trophy, made…

WWI Trench Art Golf Trophy - Ivo W. Kerr

World War I trench art trophy. Ivo W. Kerr golf trophy, made from a German 210 mm mortar shell. Engraved inscription ''Ivo W. Kerr golf trophy, Commonwealth Institute of Accountants. This German Howitzer shell case was gathered by the donor on Mont St.…

Box of spent cartridges, brass shells etc

Empty Cartridge Box

Box of spent cartridges, brass shells etc

A collection of World War I medals and other items associated…

WWI Medals & Items of Pte. Thomas Gadsby

A collection of World War I medals and other items associated to H.3726 Pte. Thomas James Gadsby. 7th Hussars, including Meritorious Service Medal (named); 1914-15 star (named); ribbon bar; two 'Mentioned in Despatches' certificates with facsimile…

Trench art pair of brass shell cases modelled as vases World…

WWI Brass Vase Pair with Floral Decoration

Trench art pair of brass shell cases modelled as vases World War I, dated 1919 with floral decoration, height 29.5 cm

Trench art pair of brass shell casings modelled as vases,…

Brass shell casings turned vases

Trench art pair of brass shell casings modelled as vases, height 32.5 cm

Trench art pair of vases shaped from brass shell casings,…

Brass shell casing vases, 1917

Trench art pair of vases shaped from brass shell casings, stamped 1917 to base, height 28 cm

Scallop shell trench art ashtray, the clasps and base fashioned…

WWI Shell Ashtray with Scallop Shell Design

Scallop shell trench art ashtray, the clasps and base fashioned from a World War I artillery shell case 7.5 cm high, 15 cm wide

World War I Trench Periscope: Trench periscope with original…

WWI Trench Periscope with Original Label and Spare Mirrors

World War I Trench Periscope: Trench periscope with original label identifying it as 'Periscope No.9, Mark II' made by Adam & Co (Great Britain, 1918), two spare mirrors, housed in canvas bag, 36 cm high.

A World War I trench art Australian Battalion crested photo…

WWI Australian Battalion Crested Trench Art Photo Frame

A World War I trench art Australian Battalion crested photo frame, height 21 cm

A trench art cigarette lighter in the form of an officer's cap,…

Trench Art Collection: Lighter, Tin, and Picture Frame

A trench art cigarette lighter in the form of an officer's cap, a decorated tin with rising sun badge, and an Australian chrome picture frame with emu and kangaroo, early to mid 20th century, (3 items), the picture frame 12.5 cm wide

Mafeking Siege 2nd Boer war trench art scuttle, engraved…

Mafeking Siege Trench Art Scuttle, 1899

Mafeking Siege 2nd Boer war trench art scuttle, engraved 'Mafeking Siege, 1899'. 7 cm high, 9 cm long

20th century trench art parade stick, the timber cane with twin…

Trench Art Parade Stick with Shell Case Handle

20th century trench art parade stick, the timber cane with twin shell case handle and brass capped foot, a/f, total length 52 cm

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president…

Boer War Trench Art Token with President Kruger

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president Kruger with a top hat and pipe, on a 1892 South African two 1/2 shillings coin, 1899-1902.

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president…

Boer War Trench Art Token with President Kruger

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president Kruger with a bushmen's hat, pipe and collar, on a 1894 South African shilling, 1899-1902.

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president…

Boer War Trench Art Token with President Kruger

South Africa: a Boer war trench art token, featuring president Kruger with a hat and pipe, on a 1894 South African shilling, 1899-1902.

Great Britain: a Boer war trench art pendant, with suspension…

Boer War Trench Art Pendant with Queen Victoria on Penny

Great Britain: a Boer war trench art pendant, with suspension hole on top, featuring Queen Victoria, stamped 'Mafeking', on a 1900 penny, 1899-1902.

Great Britain: a World War I trench art token, featuring a…

WWI Trench Art: King George V Boater Hat Token

Great Britain: a World War I trench art token, featuring a cut-out profile of King George V wearing a boater hat.

India: a trench art token, engraved 'R.C. H.J.Moleta 2587 R.E.…

Indian Trench Art Token with Romantic Engraving

India: a trench art token, engraved 'R.C. H.J.Moleta 2587 R.E. Vera my Llove', on a 1877 one rupee.

Three various Trench art brass collectables including a novelty…

Trench Brass Collectables: Nutcracker, Match Holder, Perfume Bottle

Three various Trench art brass collectables including a novelty nut cracker, a match holder, and a perfume bottle

Two trench art bracelets, both set with six pence, one with a…

Engraved Trench Art Bracelets with Six Pence

Two trench art bracelets, both set with six pence, one with a metal panel engraved 'Pauline'.

Two trench art beakers with kangaroo handles, one inscribed…

Kangaroo-handled Trench Art Beakers from 1946 Golf Event

Two trench art beakers with kangaroo handles, one inscribed Narrabri Diggers golf 1946, 17 cm high

An Australian World War II period trench art carving of a…

WWII Kangaroo and Emu Boomerang Trench Art

An Australian World War II period trench art carving of a kangaroo and emu on a boomerang, carved tortoise shell, circa 1940s, 12.5 cm wide

A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove…

Anzac Cove 1915 Trench Art Horse Hoof Candle Holder

A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove 1915', 6 cm high, 10 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep

Trench art large ewer made from a large calibre artillery shell…

Greek Key Brass Ewer from Artillery Shell

Trench art large ewer made from a large calibre artillery shell in brass. With Greek key decoration. Height 50 cm.

World War I era Trench art brass shell case height 29 cm

WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Case, 29cm Height

World War I era Trench art brass shell case height 29 cm

Two vintage whistles, a Hudsons & Sons 'Trench Whistle' and 'A…

Vintage Whistles: Hudsons & Sons and Acm Thunder

Two vintage whistles, a Hudsons & Sons 'Trench Whistle' and 'A cme Thunder

A duo of trench propeller Planes, a pair of aluminium model…

Trench Propeller Duo on Wooden Base

A duo of trench propeller Planes, a pair of aluminium model planes on a wooden base, 265 x 310 x 7 cm

A World War I bi-plane brass trench art figure. Height 11 cm.

WWI bi-plane brass trench art figurine

A World War I bi-plane brass trench art figure. Height 11 cm.

A World War I period trench art aeroplane ornament, 14 cm high

WWI Trench Art Aeroplane Ornament

A World War I period trench art aeroplane ornament, 14 cm high

A pair of World War I period trench art shells engraved…

"Belgium Souvenir" Trench Art Shells from WWI

A pair of World War I period trench art shells engraved 'Souvenir Of Belgium', 9.5 cm high

A trench art cap made from a 1916 4-inch shell, with a Canadian…

Trench Art Cap with Boer War Badge and General Service Buttons

A trench art cap made from a 1916 4-inch shell, with a Canadian pith-helmet cap badge from the Boer war, with a General Service button to each side of the peak. Created by Walter Hawkins Dagley (1891 - 1965). Accompanied by biographical details.

An impressive World War I period trench art table lamp, 59 cm…

WWI Trench Art Table Lamp - 59 cm High

An impressive World War I period trench art table lamp, 59 cm high

Large World War I era trench art brass vase, height 39 cm

WWI Trench Art Brass Vase - 39cm

Large World War I era trench art brass vase, height 39 cm

M14 Howitzer trench art brass shell case, height 37 cm

M14 Howitzer Brass Shell Case Trench Art, 37cm Height

M14 Howitzer trench art brass shell case, height 37 cm

Trench art World War II era kangaroo handled tankard, 17 cm high

WWII Kangaroo Tankard with Trench Art Handle

Trench art World War II era kangaroo handled tankard, 17 cm high

Pair of World War I era brass trench art vases, with fitted…

Brass Trench Art Vases with Timber Bases

Pair of World War I era brass trench art vases, with fitted timber bases, 39.5 cm high

Casuarina trench art staff

Casuarina War Staff

Casuarina trench art staff

Trench art naval artillery shell, height 12 cm

Trench Art Naval Shell - 12cm Height

Trench art naval artillery shell, height 12 cm

Antique French World War I trench art vase converted into a…

WWI Trench Art Vase Lamp

Antique French World War I trench art vase converted into a lamp, approx 60 cm high

French World War I trench art vase, approx 23 cm high

WWI French Trench Art Vase - 23cm

French World War I trench art vase, approx 23 cm high

Pair of French World War II brass miniature trench art vases,…

WWII French brass trench art vases (pair)

Pair of French World War II brass miniature trench art vases, each approx 9 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, each approx 34 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Large pair of French World War II trench art brass vases, each…

Pair of French WWII Brass Vases - 39cm High (2)

Large pair of French World War II trench art brass vases, each approx 39 cm high (2)

A trench art tank and a Royal tank Regiment 50th Anniversary…

Trench Tank & RTR Anniversary Book

A trench art tank and a Royal tank Regiment 50th Anniversary Publication

Pair of World War I / World War I trench art vases made from…

WWI Trench Art Vases with Embossed Foliage and Souvenir

Pair of World War I / World War I trench art vases made from World War I brass shell cases. Well embossed with foliage and 'Souvenir 1917'.

Pair of World War I / World War I trench ant vases mode from…

Trench Ant Vases from World War I Brass Shells

Pair of World War I / World War I trench ant vases mode from World War I brass shell cases. Engraved with oak leaves and acorns and 'Souvenir du Front'.

Pair of antique French World War I / World War I brass trench…

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique French World War I / World War I brass trench art vases (2)

Pair of French brass trench art shells (2)

French Brass Trench Art Shell Pair

Pair of French brass trench art shells (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI brass trench art vases (2) - 34 cm

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 31 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 29 cm high…

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 29 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high…

French brass trench art vases (pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 32 cm high…

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 32 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 30 cm high…

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 30 cm high (2)

Three French trench art brass shells, each approx 20 cm high (3)

French Trench Art Brass Shells - Set of Three

Three French trench art brass shells, each approx 20 cm high (3)

Two French brass trench art vases, showing some damage, each…

French Brass Trench Art Vases - Pair, 35cm High

Two French brass trench art vases, showing some damage, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 65 cm high…

French Brass Trench Art Vases - Pair (65cm)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each approx 65 cm high (2)

Framed Trench art hand embroidered map, of the Phillipine…

Philippine Islands Trench Art Embroidered Map (1945)

Framed Trench art hand embroidered map, of the Phillipine islands 1945, 48 cm x 60 cm

Pair of World War II Australian Military Forces trench art…

WWII Australian Trench Art Cannon Shells - Egyptian Scene

Pair of World War II Australian Military Forces trench art Egyptian scene cannon shells

Pair of French trench art brass vases, each 34 cm high (2)

French Brass Trench Art Vases - Pair (34cm)

Pair of French trench art brass vases, each 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each 35 cm high (2)

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, each 35 cm high (2)

Large antique World War I trench Art vase / bowl, in the form…

WWI Crown Trench Art Vase/Bowl, Dated 1917

Large antique World War I trench Art vase / bowl, in the form of a crown, dated 1917, 1914-1921 to base

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 28 cm high (2)

A pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases

A pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases, each approx…

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases, each approx 27 cm high (2)

A trench Art German bullet shell from the Battle of Verdun,…

Verdun Trench Art Bullet Shell, 1917

A trench Art German bullet shell from the Battle of Verdun, etched to front '23-6-17 Ravin de la Vauche, Verdun' [Ravine of the Vauche, Verdun] & stamped to base 'Rh. M.F 151, MAI 1915, Dusseldorf, height 23 cm

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, approx 35 cm high

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, approx 35 cm high

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Large & heavy French World War I trench art shell, approx 24 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Shell, Heavy & Large

Large & heavy French World War I trench art shell, approx 24 cm high

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 22 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx…

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, approx 29 cm high…

WWI French Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, approx 29 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases (2)

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases (2)

World War I era trench art lidded box, with engraved decoration,…

Engraved Trench Art Box with Lid

World War I era trench art lidded box, with engraved decoration, 15 cm high approx.

Two World War I era trench art vases, one with naval anchor, 25…

WWI Trench Art Vases with Naval Anchor Design

Two World War I era trench art vases, one with naval anchor, 25 cm high (tallest) approx.

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, 25 cm high…

French WWI brass trench art vases (pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, 25 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, 35 cm high

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench art vases, 35 cm high

Three French brass World War I trench art vases, each 23 cm…

Set of Three WWI Brass Trench Art Vases

Three French brass World War I trench art vases, each 23 cm high (3)

Trench art paper/ butter knife World War II / World War II,…

WWII Trench Art Paper Knife

Trench art paper/ butter knife World War II / World War II, approx 16 cm long

Two French World War I brass and copper trench art vases, Maria…

French WWI Trench Art Vases, 1914-1917

Two French World War I brass and copper trench art vases, Maria souvenir d' Alsace and Fernand Campagne 1914-1917, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I trench art copper vases, approx 36…

French WWI Copper Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench art copper vases, approx 36 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I trench art copper vases, each approx…

French WWI Trench Art Copper Vases - Pair

Pair of French World War I trench art copper vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Two trench art shell casings, 30 cm high approx (tallest),…

Trench Art Shell Casings, 1942 & 1974

Two trench art shell casings, 30 cm high approx (tallest), dated 1942, 1974

Pair of French brass World War I trench Art vases, dated…

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass World War I trench Art vases, dated 1914-1919 Paris, approx 34 cm high and smaller (2)

Two French copper trench Art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

Pair of French Copper Trench Art Vases (2)

Two French copper trench Art vases, each approx 34 cm high (2)

French trench Art Lighthouse, constructed from bullets and…

Bullet Lighthouse Sculpture

French trench Art Lighthouse, constructed from bullets and other pieces, approx 25 cm high

Pair of French World War II trench Art brass vases, each approx…

French WWII Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War II trench Art brass vases, each approx 29 cm high (2)

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, one embossed…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases - Battle at Verdun

Pair of French World War I brass trench Art vases, one embossed Cote and the other 304, for the Battle at Verdun Cote 304, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass embossed trench Art vases, one says…

French Brass Trench Art Souvenir Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass embossed trench Art vases, one says souvenir, each approx 22 cm high (2)