1650 2 WWI SHELLS CONVERTED TO LAMPS & HELMET.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 17:16UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 400.00 USD

1) 55mm shell & projectile converted to lamp w/ projectile drilled for wire cord. Shell punch dot sculpted into the US Navy seal seats on 9" diameter wooden base. No lamp fixtures or plug in connector. CONDITION: fair overall condition w/ shell & projectile being patina w/ wear. Base has chips & marks throughout.
2) GERMAN WWI Shell w/ painted iron cross altered to lamp. Shell has had mid section compressed into fluted w/ rim being attached to 7" diameter hexagon wooden base. Top has light fixture w/ shade behind a bronze colored Doughboy style helmet. CONDITION: Fair appearance ot brass & helmet giving a pleasing mustard tone. Base good w/ marks. Wire cords have been cut.
3) WWI ear Doughboy helmet w/ leather chin strap. CONDITION: fair w/ oxidation & marks. (02-16866/MD). $200-400.