Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a World War I trench art letter opener made from artillery round shrapnel. It has a very nice form and interesting texture to the handle. One side of the blade has engraved bands to mimic the guard of a dagger.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" in width and 8-3/4'" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Shrapnel, steel.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWI trench art collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP MEJX13 LAGEX10/13 SAGEX4/15
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The opener has some areas of light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.