Lot 08377

WWI Military Trench Art: The soldiers used empty shell cases to manufacture a variety of objects, including lighters, vases, photoframes, ashtrays, etc. This is a nice example of brass & copper in the shape of a book, probably used to hold a lighter. It is engraved “SALONICA 1916-9” on the front side and decorated initials “R J G” on the back side. It measures approx. 57x63x20mm. and weighs 76gr.