ID 947852
Lot 3421 | Sammlung 79 patriotische Brieföffner und Grabenkunst
Estimate value
€ 3 000
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A collection of 79 patriotic letter openers and trench art
A total of 79 letter openers made of used shells (mostly shrapnel), the material ground into shape, in different designs, some with engraving or inlaid/appliquéd with non-ferrous metal in the form of rifle projectiles/cases. Of which, 29 made of copper, 36 of iron, twelve of yellow bronze or brass, one of aluminium and one of nickel material. Also includes two unworked iron shell fragments, two bracelets made of grenade guide rings (one bent open and set with two uniform buttons and a projectile) and a seal marked "E.D.". Slightly damaged in places, signs of age and use. Length of each approx. 6 - 29 cm.
A remarkable, large collection of different designs.
Condition: II +
| Auction house category: | World War I |
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| Auction house category: | World War I |
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Hermann Historica Bretonischer Ring 3 85630 Grasbrunn / München Germany | ||||||||||||||
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