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Tobacco jar made from a 4 5 Howitzer shell case
Tobacco jar made from a 4.5 Howitzer shell case, dated 1915, with a matching lid. The base has copper handles and a copper inscription which reads Tobacco decorated with copper oak leaves. Copper items on lid of jar include miniature pipe, matchbox, tobacco pouch and handle. Trench Art
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Media ID 14152228
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Case Copper Dated Handle Handles Howitzer Include Inscription Items Matchbox Matching Pipe Pouch Reads Shell Tobacco Trench Base Made
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.9cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Piece of Military History Transformed into a Tobacco Jar: A 1915 4.5 Howitzer Shell Case" This photograph showcases an extraordinary tobacco jar, meticulously crafted from a repurposed 4.5 Howitzer shell case, dated 1915. The jar's base and lid are seamlessly integrated from this historic military artifact, creating an intriguing fusion of history and functionality. The base of the tobacco jar is adorned with copper handles, adding both durability and an industrial aesthetic. The copper inscription on the jar reads "Tobacco," making its purpose clear. The jar's decorative elements are further enhanced with intricately crafted copper oak leaves, adding an elegant touch to this unique piece. The lid of the jar is equally impressive, featuring a miniature pipe, matchbox, tobacco pouch, and handle, all made from copper. These details not only add to the jar's charm but also pay homage to the era in which it was created. This tobacco jar is a prime example of trench art, a term used to describe items made by soldiers during wartime from discarded military materials. The creation of such items served as a means of entertainment, creativity, and even survival for soldiers during the long and arduous days and nights in the trenches of World War I (WW1) and World War II (WWII). The 4.5 Howitzer shell case tobacco jar is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers during these conflicts. Its historical significance lies not only in its military origins but also in the unique story it tells of the people who crafted it and the time in which it was made.
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