WWI Collectibles

These used to be called "Trench Art", the idea these were made by Soldiers during their spare time at the front ;~) Most likely they were was made by enterprising French and Belgian citizens.
Unless they are signed by as Soldier and have a solid provenance
there's no way to tell.

Such pieces were made up to twenty years after the war, the huge piles of debris, shell casings and equipment were slowly recycled and sold to tourists and pilgrims. Values vary, at auction the lamps sell for under $150.00.

Lovejoy