Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of 1893 in Dover

1893 in Dover

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

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

and a Diana’s Head 2 A mark denoting

the lower corners of the trim on either side incorporating leafing

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of 1893 in Dover(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