Model 40/70 M1 Trench Vase from Bombrini Parodi Delfino BPD Italia, 1981

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Authentic solid brass bofors 40/70 m1 anti-aircraft cannon shell dating back to 1981, ideally repurposed in the trench art tradition … Read more Authentic solid brass bofors 40/70 m1 anti-aircraft cannon shell dating back to 1981, ideally repurposed in the trench art tradition as a vase or industrial-style furnishing accessory. The piece retains its characteristic original dark patina and is clearly engraved on the base with the period italian military markings (bpd, smi, date iv-81, and caliber).

technical details:

subject: decorative vase / inert cannon shell (bofors 40/70 m1 / ​​trench art)

manufacturer / manufacture: attributable to bpd (bombrini parodi delfino) / smi (made in italy)

era: 1981 (vintage / 20th century)

material: brass

dimensions: 36.5 cm (height) x 6.5 cm (diameter)

condition: excellent vintage condition. Inert piece with authentic dark patina and light signs of age-related oxidation; perfectly clear and legible engravings on the caseback.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from artificial lighting used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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