British A/S 12 Anti-Submarine Mortar Shell Case Ash Tray Paper Weight, Dated 1954

FOR UK SALE ONLY, WE CANNOT EXPORT AMMUNITION OR ORDNANCE!

An example of trench art, this piece repurposes an original British-made A/S 12 Limbo/Squid brass shell case, dated 1954, into an ashtray or paperweight. The A/S 12 was used as a propelling charge for depth charges.

This shell case has been carefully modified into a functional decorative piece, often created as a souvenir of their service. The original headstamp markings remain clear on the base, reading “A/S 12 / LOT 51 / KP / ECC / 1954 / KP / N” with the primer marked “N38 Mk. 1 / RML 10/56 / 1/57 / CY 3”.

Condition: Very good. Headstamp is fairly legible. Structurally solid.

Dimensions:
Height: approx. 96mm (3.8 inches)
Base Diameter: approx. 76mm (3 inches)

Inv. No:

SC-4