Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 lithograph poster but these would also just

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I've learned that it was made by Lionel Electric Trains

These relief elements are amplified by a sort of a bronze finish

It would also make a great small planter

Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 lithograph poster but these would also justI really love the long, arching shape of the blade on this old trench art knife, with it's handle made from the casing of a 50 caliber FA 1932 bullet. It's more of a decorative object than a useable one at this point though, as the blade, which has rusted a fair amount, is a bit loose inside the casing (if one really tried, you might be able to pull it out entirely.) The very tip of the blade, too, shows a little damage, and the shell casing is bent