#62 • Piece of Helles Point, Gallipoli Lighthouse Destroyed by Shell Fire, 1915

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

High bid $325.00

Status: Sold

Category: Britain

Piece of Helles Point, Gallipoli Lighthouse Destroyed by Shell Fire, 1915. 13.5cm heavy copper dish. Edge Reads, "Piece of Dome of Lighthouse on Helles Point, Gallipoli. Destroyed by Shell Fire Dardanelles. 25.4.15 H.M.S Prince of Wales Easter Sunday H.M.S. London." The center has, "From Bert. To Uncle Mark."  A cottage industry of trench art ashtrays made from the copper of the Helles lighthouse dome appears to have been established by a member, or members of the 29th (British) Division, with a number of ashtrays with similar inscriptions being produced. The buyers of these items were able to have them personalized, for a small additional fee, by the addition of their name and unit details. (courtesy Australian War Memorial) Estimate: $100 - $150