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Antique 1917 Sculpted Shell Casing, Trench Art - 2Y527
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique 1917 shell casing is a remarkable example of trench art, crafted with care and skill
Category

Vintage 1970s Antiquities

Materials

Brass

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created
Category

Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Trench Art Brass Shell Casing with Ivy Leaf Design (1914-1918) - 1Y112
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique brass shell casing, a piece of trench art crafted by a soldier (poilu) during World
Category

Vintage 1910s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and interesting engraved shell casing is unsigned with respect to its maker, but
Category

Early 20th Century Kuwaiti Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings
Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940
Located in Pymble, NSW
mortar shells, nickel plated and hand engraved to a very high standard. Fitted to polished brass shell
Category

Vintage 1940s Australian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings
Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Massive World War I brass artillery shell case marked "Polte Magdeburg Juni 1911" fitted with
Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Trench Art vases / shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench art objects
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Vases

Materials

Brass

The Winchester Shell and Machete Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
decorated with concentric patterns of inlaid vintage brass colt and Winchester shell casings.
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brutalist Style Trench Art Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist style trench art vase made from a retired shell casing. Hand hammered abstract pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Bronze Trench Art Bank
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century American Trench Art bronze bank made from a spent artillery shell
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

WWI Trench Art Vases, French, 1917- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
commonly made by soldiers with shell casings to pass the time in the trenches of WWI & WWII. Today they are
Category

Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Vases

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of three trench art figurines composed of gutted shell casings mounted to bases. Two are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desirable aged patina, the shell casing bearing signs of action Quality oak frame presents fine grain
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French C19th Sculptural Candle Holders
Located in London, England
modern Brutalist feel. Likely made from shell casings and shrapnel. Stamped ‘SOUVENIR . CAMP . DE
Category

Vintage 1950s Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French C19th Sculptural Candle Holders
French C19th Sculptural Candle Holders
H 9.65 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
large and very decorative trench art vase or cooler made from a heavy brass bombshell or shell casing
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Brass

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Force markings. It was not uncommon that such items as propellers and shell casings etc. were brought
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Basquiat En La Habana exhibition catalog (Basquiat Navarra 2000 catalog)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Features a unique hard-shell casing. A thorough catalog which features quintessential works and portraits
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Paper

21st Century Haute Couture Silk Crossbody Bag by Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pop with vibrancy and sophistication. The bag has a unique boxy silhouette with a pale pink hard shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Kromex Trio of Chrome and Gold Tone Serving and Tidbit Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
of the Kromex product was made using surplus aluminium and brass shell casings and offered for sale
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Exceptional Hermès Pair of Bullet Casing Shotgun Shell Cufflinks Silver and Gold
By Hermès
Located in FR
Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Shotgun Shell shape Vintage item Made of Silver 800
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
are carved antler and brass shell casings. Would function well as multiple lamp table, hors d'oeuvres
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Tables

Materials

Antler, Wood

Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
H 27 in W 34 in D 26 in
IMCO 6500 Table Petrol Lighter 1950 By Julius Franz Meister Green Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
. Initially, lighters were made from empty cartridges and metals recovered from shell casings that had been
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter Chromed Steel In Box
Located in Miami, FL
. Initially, lighters were made from empty cartridges and metals recovered from shell casings that had been
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Administrator, Kabul, 2002
By Sean Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
laid over used artillery shell casings. Discarded tank tracks are laid across the roadway and covered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Located in Forney, TX
, assembled in the early 20th century, fashioned in part from spent shell casings, older brass, bronze, and
Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

1880s Carved Cameo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.
Category

Antique 1880s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

1880s Carved Cameo
1880s Carved Cameo
H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.
By Russel Wright, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
the company was engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings
Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Eggshell painting: 'DF #7'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell Painting: 'Totem 1'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell painting: 'Shango'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell painting: 'Hail Malevich!'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Mosaic eggshell painting: 'DF #6'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Mosaic eggshell painting: 'Jesse Owens'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell Mosaic, Wall Painting: 'Liberty in Ecstasy'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell Mosaic, Wall Painting: 'Flatlands'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell Mosaic, Wall Painting: 'Baba Raul'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Eggshell Mosaic, Wall Painting: 'Goddess'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Large Eggshell Mosaic, Wall Painting: " WAR! What is it good for…, ”
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Marble-Top Louis XV Style Console Table by Jansen Exquisite Carved Details 1920s
By Ferdina Tajiri-Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
under-carriage displaying a shell design with flowing vine and flowers leading to an upper shell design
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Sphereical "Saturn's Rings" Chrome Cream, Sugar and Tray by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
the company was engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Chrome "Top Hat" Toothpick Holder / Shot Glass Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Water Pitcher by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Candle Holders by Chase Co
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
engaged by the US government to produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Copper

Collage made of eggshells of American Flag: 'USA, 2022'
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
our democracy in these times. The red stripes are made with brown shells; the darker tones of the 'X
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Buddha painting made from eggshells: "Afro Buddha Nirvana"
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Painting made of eggshells: "Dia de Los Muertos"
By Paul Wirhun
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Batiked Eggshell Collage on Found Wood: 'Striped Bass'
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Painting on Rhea Egg w/stand: 'Great Wave'
Located in New York, NY
believe that eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Double Condiment Server with Spoons by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Collage made of Eggshells: 'Skully 2'
Located in New York, NY
eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new life inside
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Mixed Media, Wood

Collage made of Eggshells: 'Skully 3'
Located in New York, NY
eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new life inside
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Plaster, Mixed Media, Wood

Collage made of Eggshells: 'Skully 1'
Located in New York, NY
eggs are events - not simply objects. The shells (while the protective casing for the new life inside
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Mixed Media

Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Toothpick / Cigarette Holder by Chase Co
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Brass Toy Soldier Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
produce war materials, such as shell and gun casings, during World War I.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Shell Casing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell casing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and enamel, every shell casing was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell casing, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell casing bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Jana Nicole each produced at least one beautiful shell casing that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shell Casing?

The average selling price for a shell casing at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $5,800 for the highest priced.