Description: We are offering a very rare, possibly one of a kind, "Trench Art" Artillery Shell Art Pedestal. Trench art can reveal a lot about the soldiers, prisoners, and civilians who made it, including their feelings about the war, their surroundings, and the materials they had available. For example, a shell might have the country of origin and manufacture date stamped on the bottom This pedestal is constructed of a 4 inch 50 Caliber artillery shell manufactured by A&J MA mfg. Co. in 1918 for the U.S. Navy, the shell is mounted between a wood inlayed top, and wood base.On the bottom of the wood base is the name of the maker or owner"Father John Richard Gomes" A 4" 50 Caliber Gun fired America’s first shot of World War II, sinking a Japanese midget submarine, at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The pedestal itself, was completed Post WW2. Approx. Dimensions:Height: 40 1/2"Diameter top: 11"Diameter bottom: 15 1/4" Approx. weight:35 pounds Condition:this pedestal is in fine age related condition with light markings to the artillery shell. (SEE PHOTOS) ID. 300 LOC.F
Price: 1350 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-12-25T21:26:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
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Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
