Here’s a wonderful antique wood & brass WW1 trench art match holder / ashtray
Hand crafted from a tapered artillery shell casing attached to a turned wooden mount; casing has the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) badge / logo on the side; maybe a button | c 1914-18
Ideal to keep a stash of matches on hand for quick access; a lovely old piece of militaria
3” H x 3.5” D x 1.75” D across top
In original condition, as found; beautifully crafted, likely hand made; has original small impression for cigarettes at the top, weathered brass patina
Here’s a wonderful antique wood & brass WW1 trench art match holder / ashtray
Hand crafted from a tapered artillery shell casing attached to a turned wooden mount; casing has the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) badge / logo on the side; maybe a button | c 1914-18
Ideal to keep a stash of matches on hand for quick access; a lovely old piece of militaria
3” H x 3.5” D x 1.75” D across top
In original condition, as found; beautifully crafted, likely hand made; has original small impression for cigarettes at the top, weathered brass patina
