WW1 Victory Lamp for Sale in Smithfield, VA

WW1 Victory Lamp

$325

Last updated 3 months ago in Smithfield, VA

Condition: Used (normal wear)

Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Antiques - Other - Antiques

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Type: Military collectible

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WWI Victory Lamp $325 Over 100 years old & Beautifully preserved, working electric lamp, a must see to fully appreciate. 75M/M shell 11” T Overall 26”T History : The Snead & Co. artisans modified each shell in preparation for the lamp. Two engravings were made on each shell. The first one, located about half way down the shell, indicated “VICTORY NOV 11, 1918 75 M/M SHELL”. The second, significantly longer, was engraved on the copper driving band which is located about a fifth of the way up from the bottom of the shell and completely encircles it. This second inscription is from Isaiah 2:4 in the Old Testament: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” Each 75mm shell was then finely polished and finished with dull ebony black baked enamel. #ww1history #WW1

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