Model of a French 75 Field Gun and Artillery Shell Cigarette Canister
Lot sold
USD 0
GBP 0 (listed)
Estimate
USD 626 - 1 251
GBP 500 - 1 000 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number439
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Location
Description
A large and well-made Trench Art model of a French 75 field gun, constructed of found materials, of iron construction on a oval oak plinth with riveted detailing, the underside of the base, intriguingly marked "GEORGE." English, circa 1916. Length of gun: 15 in. (38 cm). Length of base: 19 in. (48 cm). Height: 9 in. (23 cm).
An unusual Trench Art cigarette canister made from part of a WWI artillery shell, with the RFC (Royal Flying Corps) wings to the cover. English, circa 1915. Height: 4 in. (10 cm). Diameter: 3.5 in. (9 cm).
Gooding & Company
1517 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
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