WW1 Era Trench Art Original Propeller Trinket / Jewellery Box c.1918

Description

This is a lovely and original piece of aeronautica from the WW1 period - the item is fashioned from part of a propeller from a first world war plane - there are no visible marks to the item so I cannot be sure which type of plane this has come from.

The box appears to have been made from a section near the central boss - it sits on a slightly wider foot (secured by original screws) to the base and has a slightly wider wider lid that fits snugly - I believe the wood to be mahogany which was the favoured wood used in the production of propeller during WW1.

As can be seen in the last 4 images, the box has an original tan coloured velvet lining which suggests that someone has use it as a jewellery or trinket box - the edge of the velvet fabric near the lip is a little ragged and peeling away but you may wish to stick it back down or even re-line the box if desired.