{"product_id":"ww1-british-18-pounder-1916","title":"WW1 British 18 Pounder Inert Shrapnel Shell with Brass Case and Fuse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece has now sold 🤍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our items are genuine vintage finds, each one unique and sourced in France. Once sold, they are rarely repeated — but we add new pieces to our collections every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our militaria collection to explore our currently available stock-\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lighting Collection - All Things French Store\" href=\"https:\/\/allthingsfrenchstore.com\/collections\/french-vintage-lighting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWW1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WW1 militaria Collection from All Things French Store\" href=\"https:\/\/allthingsfrenchstore.com\/collections\/ww1-militaria-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMilitaria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-----------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eOriginal WW1 British 18 pounder inert shell with brass case and fuse. A striking militaria display piece sourced from the Somme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eThis brocante find is a genuine WW1 British 18 pounder inert shrapnel shell with brass case and fuse dated 1916. Sourced from the Somme region of France, an area closely associated with the history of the First World War;  ideal for militaria display or unusual interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"132pjd0\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eOriginal WW1 British 18 pounder inert shrapnel shell dated 1916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mfsue1\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eComplete 3-piece set including brass shell case, No. 80 fuse and shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y2dw41\" data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eSourced from a French market in the Somme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m1a1fk\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003ePainted and polished in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w5ygt7\" data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eAuthentic impact damage to the fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14v837b\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eBrass case shows historical marks, small dents and age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l1j8p2\" data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003eComes apart into 3 pieces for easier postage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cqylfw\" data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eCan be filled with sand if a heavier doorstop is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4yw529\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eStrong decorative piece for collectors or period interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3714\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9tjk6j\" data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003eHeight: approx. 57cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dipw8u\" data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003eUnpacked weight: 4.9kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n2xta\" data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aujkr6\" data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eWW1 militaria collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zyvzno\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003eHistorical home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"381229\" data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eFireside display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gv8ehs\" data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003eUnusual doorstop use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqxxbu\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eMilitary history gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ota30q\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003eSomme memorabilia enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hr8i1s\" data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3951\"\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003eOver 300 handpicked vintage French homewares and garden finds are available on our website.\u003cbr\u003eBrowse our full collection at:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4103\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-lbtco6v1.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c61ugk\" data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4321\"\u003eFree UK mainland delivery. Dispatched via Royal Mail 48 with full tracking; orders sent next working day (Friday orders ship Monday). We reuse packaging where possible as part of our environmental ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"35m7je\" data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4351\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4732\"\u003eThis is a genuine used WW1 relic sold as a historical display item. It is inert and empty. The shell has been painted and polished while retaining its authenticity, including impact damage to the fuse and age-related marks and dents to the brass case. These signs of wear are entirely in keeping with its 100+ year age and wartime history. 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