From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleTrench Art Candle Holder/Vase
About this objectTrench art candle holder/vase made from a large cartridge shell, with a fluted top and attached to a circular stepped brass base
Trench art vases crafted from cartridge shells during wartime hold significant historical and personal value as these objects, often made by soldiers or prisoners of war, serve as tangible reminders of conflict, reflecting both the realities of war and the human capacity for creativity and resilience. They can represent a soldier's experiences, commemorate significant events, or simply provide a means of passing time and earning a little extra during wartime. The vases, often intricately decorated, became souvenirs of the combatant experience and also served practical purposes, like holding flowers or acting as decorative items in homes.
MakerUnknown
Maker RoleAIF Solider
Date Madec. 1900s
PeriodEarly-20th-Century
Place MadeUnknown
Medium and MaterialsBrass
Metal
Inscription and MarksNo Marks
MeasurementsTop 115mm diameter, 140mm actual cartridge; base 140mm diameter, 70mm height. All over height is 210mm.
Subject and Association KeywordsTrench art
Subject and Association KeywordsSouvenirs
Subject and Association DescriptionTrench Art
Object TypeTourist Collectables
Object number2025.974.1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
