Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of the cap measuring 272 mm

the cap measuring 272 mm (w) x 295 (d) x 130 mm (h)

1893 in Dover

both unmarked and measuring 44 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

and a Diana’s Head 2 A mark denoting

the dust cover opening to reveal mechanisms with an inscription of “SWISS MADE” and marks indicating forwards and backwards movement

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of the cap measuring 272 mm(Grabenkunst Etui). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wood, the lid bearing a hand painted shamrock flanked by monogram style initials HC, opening with dual functional hinges to reveal a hollow interior, the lid riveted with a bone plaque bearing a handwritten makers name of HANS ZIEHMANN, PRISONER OF WAR, fastening closed with a functional snap button, measuring 14 cm (w) x 8 cm (l) x 7 cm (h), an excellent example of POW trench art crafted by a