1915 Bethlehem Steel Hand-Soldered Trench Art Pitcher (WW1) - thesteelbeam

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1915 Bethlehem Steel WWI Artillery Shell Pitcher Hand-Soldered, Brass 18-pounder MK11 Shell Trench Art A true collector’s piece, this pitcher is the embodiment of both a pivotal moment in history and Bethlehem Steel’s 150 year legacy as a pioneering, unparalleled force in American industry. The pitcher is the epitome of handmade combined with historic, as this shell was manufactured here in the US by Bethlehem Steel. A soldier or civilian craftsman invested a great deal of labor into this shell, shearing, bending, riveting, soldering and bead rolling. As the primary producer of munitions and armaments for the Allies during WWI, Bethlehem Steel produced over 60% of their finished artillery and guns, proving pivotal to their ultimate success. From its modest beginnings as an iron rail producer, Bethlehem Steel grew to become an unparalleled force in steel production through the contributions