Pair WW1 French 75mm Brass Trench Art Shell Case Vases Floral 1918 For Sale

A beautiful matching pair of antique French WW1 trench art vases, fashioned from original 75mm brass artillery shell casings.Both feature striking raised floral designs, finely stippled backgrounds, decorative scalloped rims and elegant sculptural bases.The intricate hand-worked decoration has a lovely Art Nouveau influence, making these particularly attractive examples of First World War trench art.The underside retains original military shell-case markings, including 75 DEC, identifying French 75mm field-gun ammunition. One photographed base also appears to carry the date code 18, indicating 1918.Measurements (each approximately):* Height: 32 cm
* Width: 8 cmCondition: Good antique condition with attractive aged brass patina, tarnishing, surface marks and wear consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully.A wonderful matched pair with considerable decorative appeal, ideal for collectors of WW1 militaria, trench art, antique brassware or French historical objects.Sold together as a pair.