#45 • 18 Pound Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker Set Presented to Major Harry W. Newton

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

Category: United States

18 Pound Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker Set Presented to Major Harry W. Newton. Full-scale British 18 pounder shell and casing separates to reveal hollow projectile with strain-pour fuze. The casing holds ladder tree with two of the original three small nickeled drink cups. Base and shaker are both stamped "FAC-SIMILE / EIGHTEEN POUNDER SHRAPNEL SHELL".  The base has a copper presentation plate "To / Henry W. Newton, Mjr. QM Corps / from / Officers of Truck Cos. Nogales Ariz." with the officers of the various Truck Companies below. Measures 57.5cm tall overall.  These were made right after the war by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Estimate: $500 - $800