Bidspirit auction | WWI French 75mm Artillery Shell

WWI French 75mm Artillery Shell Casing Trench Art Vase with Religious Motifs - A single piece of World War I era trench art, fashioned from a large caliber brass or copper alloy shell casing and converted into a decorative vase or container. Research and visible markings confirm the origin as a French 75mm caliber casing. The cylindrical body is extensively decorated using the repoussé technique, featuring deep relief work. The decoration is characterized by religious and symbolic motifs, including a large central chalice or communion cup, multiple crosses, and stylized stars, all set against a densely stippled or pounced background texture. The base of the casing contains stamped or inscribed ordnance details, including ”75 B.G.” and ”PS 826 L1.”