Naval Artillery Shell, dated 1918, 4" 50 Cal. WW11, Pedestal W/ Wood Inlay Top
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We are offering a very rare, possibly one of a kind,
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"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
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