#52 • 17th Battalion Royal Fusiliers Trench Art Pitcher: Somme, 1916

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

High bid $110.00

Status: Sold

Category: Britain

11th Battalion Royal Fusiliers Trench Art Pitcher: Somme, 1916. A rather well-made pitcher made from a British 18 Pounder shell casing with integral pouring lip and handle. Engraving reads, "William Thomas Rose / 17th Batt. Royal Fusiliers / Somme 1916" and "To Mother" below the handle with additional engraving on the bottom, "Rememberence on W. Hammermann." Pitcher stands 15.5 cm at the lip.  Estimate: $50 - $75