WW1 Canadian British "Trench Art" Table Epergne 1915

Constructed from a WW1 18 pound projectile with brass a copper band to the top, and a brass base, top, and 2 removeable brass "trumpets" to the sides. Measures 8 inches in total height and 6 1/4 inches wide. The projectile is stamped to one side with the specifications, and stamped to the opposite side, Registered 1915, The Colonial Fixtures 1915. Very well made and in very good condition. SKU: 62135

The Colonial Fixtures Company was based in England and made war memorabilia from authentic items. An Epergne is a decorative centerpiece for the dining table, that has a central bowl with a bracket for smaller bowls or candle holders to the sides. Designed to be both decorative and useful, the bowls would be filled with either flowers, nuts, or sweets. In the Victorian era, they were mostly made of decorative glass.