OLD BILL - Made by a British " Tommy " Soldier in the Trenches at the Battle of the Somme - France - World War One. Offered here is an original and unique Wooden Cigar Box of fine quality manufacture and finish , made by a British Soldier in the Trenches at the Battle of the Somme, in around 1916. This beautifuuly created Cigar Box, has black decorative banding and features a hand engraved and decorated depiction of OLD BILL , the famous character created by War Cartoonist and Columnist , Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Measuring some 7.90 inches wide across the base area, and some 7.00 inches tall, this is a World War One and Trench Art Collector's delight.
Offered in totally original condition, just as any collector likes to find such an item. Perfect for anyone's rare World War One and militaria memorabilia collection. A bargain for any WWi and Old Bill memorabilia collector. A rare and original item , in beautiful and totally original condition, that anyone will be delighted to add to their World War One conflict and Captain Bruce Bairnsfather " Old Bill " collection.
The item "OLD BILL DECORATED WW1 WOODEN TRECH ART CIGAR BOX QUALITY UNIQUE MUST SEE" is in sale since Saturday, October 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Trench Art".The seller is "maldaiandthealien" and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.