Pair of WWI British Royal Artillery Trench Art Brass Ashtrays

These specialised historical pieces were handcrafted by soldiers or artisans during World War 1 using up-cycled, tapered brass artillery shell fuse covers or nose cones.

The front features an applied brass Royal Regiment of Artillery Tunic Button, depicting a field gun/cannon topped by the Kings Crown.

Soldiers cut and brazed the brass casing, adding a curved metal tab on the lip to serve as a cigarette or cigar rest.

 Due to their unique dual-shape, these items occasionally functioned alternatively as egg cups or small desk tidies.

They are in a good antique condition with a beautiful, uncleaned natural aged patina. 

An excellent, tactile piece of Great War history for any militaria, trench art, or tobacciana collector..  

 Height approx: 2" (50mm) 

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