Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g

Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g For Sale

$Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g$
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g:
$299.00

A striking piece of wartime folk art, this hand-engraved shell case features Rachel\'s Tomb surrounded by delicate plant motifs — a wonderful display piece for collectors of Holy Land Judaica or military trench art.

Type: Trench Art Shell Case
Subject / Decoration: Rachel\'s Tomb with surrounding plant engravings
Technique: Hand-engraved
Era: Probably c.1940s
Provenance Note: Exact origin unknown; trench art of this type was typically produced by soldiers in the field or prisoners of war
Material: Metal shell case
Height: 15.5 cm
Base Diameter: 5.5 cm
Weight: 486 g
Condition: Good; natural patina of age
Category: Judaism Collectibles / Military Folk Art

Please review the photos, which form part of the description.

Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g For Sale

Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g: $299.00

Trench Art Shell Case Hand-Engraved Rachel\'s Tomb Holy Land c.1940s 486g:
$299.00