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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Pair of small French brass World War I trench Art vases. One…

French WWI Trench Art Brass Vases (Pair)

Pair of small French brass World War I trench Art vases. One with Alsace Lorrainne and the other Souvinir grande Guerre, approx 9 cm high each (2)

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 each (2)

Pair of antique French World War I trench Art vases with…

Antique French Trench Art Vases, Embossed Decoration, 33cm High (Pair)

Pair of antique French World War I trench Art vases with embossed decoration and crimped body, each approx 33 cm high (2)

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

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases with Tulips/Poppies

Pair of French brass World War I trench Art vases, polished embossed with tulips or poppies, each approx 23 cm high (2)

A trench art 'Plane' ashtray, height 11.5 cm

Trench Art Plane Ashtray

A trench art 'Plane' ashtray, height 11.5 cm

Pair of French brass trench art vases, with twisted base and…

French Brass Trench Art Vases, Reims Stamped, 35cm High

Pair of French brass trench art vases, with twisted base and stamped Reims, each 35 cm high

Pair of French brass trench art vases, engraved Reims and Marne,…

French Brass Trench Art Vases with Engravings

Pair of French brass trench art vases, engraved Reims and Marne, each 23 cm high

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

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases - Pair (35cm)

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

ANZAC slouch hat trench art mounted on a wooden plinth probably…

ANZAC Trench Art on Wooden Plinth

ANZAC slouch hat trench art mounted on a wooden plinth probably an Army award, 16 cmL

A metal trench Art ashtray

Metal Trench Art Ashtray

A metal trench Art ashtray

A Collection of World War I items belonging to Private James…

Private James Bird's World War I Collection

A Collection of World War I items belonging to Private James Bird, including a World War I Victory medal awarded to '3/564 Prt. J.S. Bird. N.Z.E.F.' Private James Samuel Bird of Timaru, served with the New Zealand Medical Corps. He was drowned with the…

Three World War I French trench art vases, approx 31 cm high &…

WWI French Trench Art Vases (Set of 3)

Three World War I French trench art vases, approx 31 cm high & shorter (3)

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

WWI French Brass Holly Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases, decorated Holly. Each approx 28 cm high (2)

Two World War I brass shells converted into three legged tables…

WWI Brass Shell Tables with Drawers

Two World War I brass shells converted into three legged tables with drawers, approx 13 cm high & 12 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases decorated with…

WWI Brass Flower Vases (Pair)

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

Trench art lidded jar 14 cm high approx.

Trench Art Lid Jar - 14 cm

Trench art lidded jar 14 cm high approx.

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, each approx. 23 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, each approx. 23 cm high (2)

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

French WWI brass deer vases (pair)

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases, decorated with deer, each approx. 30 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench Art vases, each approx. 33 cm high…

French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench Art vases, each approx. 33 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 37 cm high (2)

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

WWI Tulip Trench Art Vases - Pair

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, decorated with tulips, approx 36 cm high (2)

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

French WWI Trench Art Vases with Lady Decorations

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, both decorated with ladies, approx 22 cm high (2)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, Courlay 1917, each…

French Brass Trench Art Vases, Courlay 1917 (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases, Courlay 1917, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Brass trench art sculpture, 17 cm high approx.

Brass Trench Art: Miniature Sculpture

Brass trench art sculpture, 17 cm high approx.

Trench art double shell lidded pot, dated 1916, made from World…

WWI Trench Art Shell Double Pot, 1916

Trench art double shell lidded pot, dated 1916, made from World War I shell casting, height 11 cm approx

Pair of World War I French trench brass art vases, with crimped…

French WWI Trench Brass Art Vases (Pair)

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

Pair of French brass trench art vases with Liondarras 1919,…

French Brass Trench Art Vases with Liondarras 1919 (Pair)

Pair of French brass trench art vases with Liondarras 1919, each approx 29 cm high (2)

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

WWI Trench Art Vases - Pair

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

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, approx 30 cm…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, approx 30 cm high (2)

A World War I French brass trench art vase with single flower…

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vase with Relief Flower

A World War I French brass trench art vase with single flower in relief, approx 35 cm high

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases with VERDUN…

French Trench Art Vases with War Relief and Floral Design

Pair of World War I French brass trench art vases with VERDUN and SOMME in relief and floral decoration, approx 30 cm high (2)

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

WWI French Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

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

Pair of Trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

Artistic Trench Vases - 34cm Height

Pair of Trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, titled Lorraine &…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases: Lorraine & Alsace (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, titled Lorraine & Alsace, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair French World War I trench art vases (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases Pair

Pair French World War I trench art vases (2)

Pair of World War I brass Trench art vases, Embossed Verdun…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases with Verdun 1917 Embossing

Pair of World War I brass Trench art vases, Embossed Verdun 1917, each approx 28.5 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, Titled Lorraine &…

WWI Brass Trench Art Vases - Lorraine & Alsace

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, Titled Lorraine & Alsace, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair French World War I trench art vases (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair French World War I trench art vases (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, crimped and…

WWI Brass Vases with Trench Art Embellishments

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, crimped and embossed, 34.5 cm high (2)

Old Trench art brass ashtray, figural warship sitting on base…

Brass Warship Ashtray with Shell Base and Waves

Old Trench art brass ashtray, figural warship sitting on base of shell with waves

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

Antique French WWI Copper Trench Art Vases (Pair)

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

US M3 trench knife with scabbard. 295 mm overall with 170 mm…

US M3 Trench Knife with Scabbard and Leg Tie

US M3 trench knife with scabbard. 295 mm overall with 170 mm partially double edged blade stamped 'U.S. M3-Utica', (see 'U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes. Book III' by M.H. Cole, page 97, no.22). Steel cross guard and pommel, stacked leather grip…

A German World War I trench art cigarette lighter made from a…

Belt Buckle Cigarette Lighter: German Trench Art

A German World War I trench art cigarette lighter made from a military belt buckle. 5 cm

World War II era trench art ashtray 18 cm high approx

WWII Trench Art Ashtray (18cm)

World War II era trench art ashtray 18 cm high approx

A small World War I trench-work tray

WWI Trench-Work Tray

A small World War I trench-work tray

World War II trench art copper & brass map of Australia, 30 cm…

WWII Australian Map Trench Art

World War II trench art copper & brass map of Australia, 30 cm wide

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, embossed foliage…

Embossed Trench Art Vases with Foliage Decoration (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, embossed foliage decoration (2) 23 cm high

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases,embossed with leafy…

Brass Trench Art Vases with Leafy Embossing (Pair)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases,embossed with leafy brances, 23.5 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, each embossed with…

Brass Trench Art Oak Tree Vases - WWI Pair

Pair of World War I brass trench art vases, each embossed with oak trees, 35 cm high

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

WWI French Deer Trench Art Vases (Set of 2)

Pair of World War I French trench art vases, each decorated with deer in landscape (2)

Two French Trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of 35cm French Trench Art Vases

Two French Trench art vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Three World War I trench art shell casings, with intricate…

Middle Eastern Trench Art Shell Casings

Three World War I trench art shell casings, with intricate Middle Eastern decoration

Burberry beige trench coat in swing style, below the knee with…

Swing-style Burberry Trench Coat with Check Lining

Burberry beige trench coat in swing style, below the knee with Burberry check lining

Trench art ashtray, bakelite clock with R. A. A. F presentation…

Trench Art Trio: Clock, Ashtray, Tankard

Trench art ashtray, bakelite clock with R. A. A. F presentation plaque & a tankard. (3 items)

A collection of four brass trench art shell case vases, French,…

Brass Trench Art Shell Case Vases Collection

A collection of four brass trench art shell case vases, French, circa 1915. The tallest 35 cm high

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)

World War II trench art Hudson Bomber (base dated 1942) Pair of…

WWII Trench Art: Hudson Bomber & Shell Cases

World War II trench art Hudson Bomber (base dated 1942) Pair of 75 mm shell cases

Pair of small French World War I trench art vases (2) 9.5 cm…

WWI French Trench Art Vases - Pair

Pair of small French World War I trench art vases (2) 9.5 cm high

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

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

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

World War II Trench Art Coffin Game (Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini),…

WWII Coffin Game: Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini Trench Art

World War II Trench Art Coffin Game (Hitler, Tojo, Mussolini),handmade wood coffin with three mummies.with instructions provided.

Trench art coin set dish and small sextant, 12.5 cm wide

Trench Art Coin Set Dish and Sextant

Trench art coin set dish and small sextant, 12.5 cm wide

Pair of World War I French trench Art vases, each approx 35 cm…

WWI French Trench Art Vases, Pair (35cm)

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

Brass jardiniere along with a trench Art example, approx 10 cm…

Brass Jardiniere and Trench Art Pairing

Brass jardiniere along with a trench Art example, approx 10 cm high (2)

Pair of French trench Art copper vases, each approx 23 cm high…

French Copper Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French trench Art copper vases, each approx 23 cm high (2)

Trench Art: Pair of World War I period artillery shells with…

Floral Trench Art Shells from WWI

Trench Art: Pair of World War I period artillery shells with floral motifs. 30 cm

A 20th century Japanese brass trench Art lighter with two wicks.…

Japanese Brass Trench Art Lighter with Two Wicks

A 20th century Japanese brass trench Art lighter with two wicks. a 20th century Japanese brass trunk lighter with two wicks characters stamped to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 9 cm high, 9 cm diameter

Australian Army trench coat, David Klein Pty. Ltd., Victoria…

Australian Army Trench Coat - 1967 Victoria - Size 10

Australian Army trench coat, David Klein Pty. Ltd., Victoria 1967, Size 10. As New condition

Pair of German World War I trench art frames made from bullets,…

German WWI Bullet Trench Art Frames (10 words)

Pair of German World War I trench art frames made from bullets, approx 16 cm high

Three pieces of trench art World War II (3)

WWII Trench Art Collection

Three pieces of trench art World War II (3)

Five various World War II era trench art items (5)

WWII Trench Art Collection

Five various World War II era trench art items (5)

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from artillery shells.…

WWI Trench Art Vases from Artillery Shells

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from artillery shells. (2)

Pair of World War I trench art vases with fluted bodies, made…

Fluted Trench Art Vases from WWI Artillery Shells

Pair of World War I trench art vases with fluted bodies, made from artillery shells(2)

Two French World War I trench art vases (2)

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Set of 2)

Two French World War I trench art vases (2)

Pair of World War I Trench art vases, one embossed 'Verdun' (2)

Verdun Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of World War I Trench art vases, one embossed 'Verdun' (2)

Choice lot of twelve items of small World War I trench art,…

WWI Trench Art Lot - Lighters, Stamps, Etc

Choice lot of twelve items of small World War I trench art, lighters, name stamps, etc

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from six pounder…

WWI Trench Art Vases from 6 Pounder Shell Cases

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from six pounder shell cases, each approx 29 cm high (2)

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

Set of 3 Brass Trench Art Vases

Three large brass trench art vases (3)

French World War I wooden trench periscope, approx 51 cm

WWI French Wooden Trench Periscope (51cm)

French World War I wooden trench periscope, approx 51 cm

Good trench art Kangaroo handle mug dated 1939, measures 17 cm…

1939 Kangaroo Handle Trench Art Mug

Good trench art Kangaroo handle mug dated 1939, measures 17 cm high

Pair of World War I trench Art vases, with fitted wooden bases,…

WWI Trench Art Vases with Wooden Bases

Pair of World War I trench Art vases, with fitted wooden bases, approx 39.5 cm high

Pair of French trench Art vases, dated 1948, approx 32 cm high…

1948 French Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French trench Art vases, dated 1948, approx 32 cm high (2)

Miscellaneous. A Chinese tray, Chinese pillow, a discoloured…

Eclectic Objects

Miscellaneous. A Chinese tray, Chinese pillow, a discoloured ivory puzzle ball, Islander vase, trench Art shell case and small African carving. Diameter 40 cm (tray)

Three German World War I matchbox covers, with 'Gott Mit Uns'…

German WWI Memorabilia and Trench Art

Three German World War I matchbox covers, with 'Gott Mit Uns' Motto; and two pieces of German trench art, including a brass ashtray and a brass lighter (5)

A World War I French trench Art model light house c.1915. The…

WWI Trench Art Light House Sculpture

A World War I French trench Art model light house c.1915. The light house is made using ammunition shell casings and various military related metal parts. The base has a concealed mechanical wind up movement, which turns the top candle light house. The…

World War II trench Art in the style of 'The Enola Gay',…

Enola Gay-Inspired WWII Trench Art Sculpture

World War II trench Art in the style of 'The Enola Gay', modelled after a Boeing B-29 Super Fortress. Chrome plated; base dated 1942. Height 30 cm

A collection of World War I Italian trench Art 7 pcs. One…

WWI Italian Trench Art Collection

A collection of World War I Italian trench Art 7 pcs. One bangle marked 'Ricordo Del 1917'. The letter opener marked 'Guerra Europea'. One bangle with '139' insignia. Length 25.3 cm

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

WWI Trench Art Vases - French Pair (34cm)

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases, approx 34 cm high

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases & a smaller pot,…

French WWI Trench Art Vases and Pot Set

Pair of French World War I trench Art vases & a smaller pot, approx 23 cm high & shorter (3)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases, approx 38 cm…

French WWI Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of large French World War I trench Art vases, approx 38 cm high

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

French WWI Brass Trench Art Vases (Pair)

Pair of French World War I brass trench art vases, one dated 1918, approx 32 cm high (2)

Pair of World War I French trench art brass vases, one with…

WWI French Trench Art Brass Vases - Verdun & Lorraine

Pair of World War I French trench art brass vases, one with Verdun and the other Lorraine, each approx 23 cm high (2)

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 (2)

Trench Art brass vase together with vintage cast metal dish & 2…

Brass vase, cast dish, and knife rests set

Trench Art brass vase together with vintage cast metal dish & 2 knife rests

World War I trench Art crucifix and candlesticks marked 'Ypres'…

Ypres Trench Art: Symbols of Peace from WWI Soldiers

World War I trench Art crucifix and candlesticks marked 'Ypres' and 'The Menin Gate Memorial Ypres'. Heights 15 cm & 21.5 cm. Provenance: These items were made in France in the Immediate period after the signing of the Armistice by Australian soldiers, as…

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

WWI British Trench Periscope (1917)

World War I British trench Periscope c.1917

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design,…

Floral Trench Art Vases from WWI France

French World War I trench Art vases, crimped and floral design, approx 35 cm high