Large WW1 German artillery shell case

[HARRY THE MOLE]

I went out with a friend this morning to have a look around a local antique emporium. I came across a brass German shell case being sold as an umbrella stand. The case is dated January 1918, it measures 8.5 inches across and stands 9 inches high. The case hasn't been cut down, so I would assume it is from one of the large howitzers the Germans used - possibly one of the Skoda's. I managed to get it for £26 after a bit of bartering. I have placed it next to an 18pdr and a (WW1) .303 round to give a better size comparison. The stampings on the base of the case are rather worn - and do not show up that well. I cannot remember the last time I saw a case of this size being offered for sale. Fortunately for me the vendor didn't have a clue what she had!

Yet more military junk for the wife to complain about!

[Opladen]

German 21 cm case ?

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Yes, I think it probably is!

[rogge16]

Hello Steve. Glad you were able to pick this one up. Great find!

Luke

[Slade]

Nice score Harry My shell collection is a junk mail and receipt receptacle... Drives the wife nuts! LOL

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Nice score Harry My shell collection is a junk mail and receipt receptacle... Drives the wife nuts! LOL

Oradour has been around this evening with another one for me! I tell my friends that the 21cm case is a spittoon...

[big ned]

I went out with a friend this morning to have a look around a local antique emporium. I came across a brass German shell case being sold as an umbrella stand. The case is dated January 1918, it measures 8.5 inches across and stands 9 inches high. The case hasn't been cut down, so I would assume it is from one of the large howitzers the Germans used - possibly one of the Skoda's. I managed to get it for £26 after a bit of bartering. I have placed it next to an 18pdr and a (WW1) .303 round to give a better size comparison. The stampings on the base of the case are rather worn - and do not show up that well. I cannot remember the last time I saw a case of this size being offered for sale. Fortunately for me the vendor didn't have a clue what she had!

Yet more military junk for the wife to complain about!

I don't know what she's complaining about.....With one that big she only has to go out to the coal bunker once a week.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Its got brewers droop.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Oooh that's a big one!...