Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019

Lot 753

A collection of 'trench art' paper knives

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £200

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Description

A collection of 'trench art' paper knives, the blades cut from brass or copper in a variety of flamboyant styles, some punched with the names of location in Northern France, most having handles formed from inert rifle rounds (.303, 7.92x57mm and 8mm Lebel), some with pommels formed from cuff buttons. [23]