Artillery Shell Umbrella with Trench Art Lion Heads, 1920s

Details

Description

A very rare and unique umbrella stand crafted from three german artillery shell casings from world war i; marked "gfsp" … Read more A very rare and unique umbrella stand crafted from three german artillery shell casings from world war i; marked "gfsp" and dated 1915 at the base, the stand is decorated with brass lion heads on either side and bronze feet shaped like lion's paws.

this is a one-of-a-kind collector's item—robustly made to a high standard during the first half of the 20th century. It is a unique piece that tells a story and serves as a conversation starter; furthermore, it is highly decorative and functional, making it much sought-after by militaria collectors and enthusiasts of unique objects.

gfsp stands for *geschossfabrik spandau*, a german munitions factory located in spandau, near berlin. German casings from spandau are associated with very heavy artillery; these most likely belonged to a *mörser*—a massive german mortar or howitzer. Casings for this type of gun are relatively wide and distinctively short.

this unique umbrella stand is in very good antique condition, featuring a beautiful patina from age and use; please see the photos for further details.

dimensions: 30 × 23.5 × 71 cm.

weight: 12.9 kg. See less