c.1940’s WWII Trench Art Lockheed P‑38 Ashtray on Brass Shell
$375.00
A Beautiful Trench Art model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning mounted on an ashtray stand, crafted in painted brass with a shell-case base, circa 1940s. Fashioned from 0.5-inch bullet and cartridge stand; the fuse and nacelles fashioned from .303 bullets and cartridges. The shell case is stamped 1942 Mk I.
Some paint loss is present, consistent with age and use, graded as Very Fine,
A fantastic war time piece that would display well on anyone’s desk or cabinet!
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Description
Country:Unknown
Date:c.1940’s
Composition:Brass
Design:Model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning mounted on an ashtray stand, crafted in painted brass with a shell-case base. Fashioned from 0.5-inch bullet and cartridge stand; the fuse and nacelles fashioned from .303 bullets and cartridges. The shell case is stamped 1942 Mk I.
Base:Impressed 1942 Mk I
Theme:Military
Diameter & Weight:17.5cm across the wings, 1.2kg
Condition:Some paint loss is present, consistent with age and use, Very Fine
Provenance:Henleys Auction
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning
A Twin-Boom Marvel
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning turned heads from the moment it first took to the skies. Moreover, its twin-boom silhouette gave it a look that pilots adored and enemies quickly respected. The aircraft climbed fast, hit hard, and quite conveniently looked rather stylish while doing it.
Power, Precision, and a Dash of Flair
Engineers packed the Lightning with speed and firepower; consequently, pilots used it for interception, escort duties, and long-range sorties. Furthermore, its concentrated nose armament delivered impressive accuracy, which many flyers praised with a grin. However, the P-38 demanded skill, and it never tolerated sloppy handling.
A Legacy That Still Shines
Today, enthusiasts admire surviving examples in museums and air displays. Moreover, the P-38’s bold shape and confident performance continue to spark fascination, reminding us that some machines love attention almost as much as their pilots did.
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