WW1 Brass Trench Art Knife Vintage and Collectible Object In the 1970's the company

In the 1970's the company was involved in many mergers to create the Royal Doulton Group

Although Crown Lynn ceased operations in 1989

and thick-walled glasses

for the business was transferred to the Falcon Pottery [under the Wartime Concentration Scheme]

and pop culture

WW1 Brass Trench Art Knife Vintage and Collectible Object In the 1970's the companyThis world war 1 brass letter opener handle is made from a 14 mm bullet. There is a small crown applique on the bullet handle. On the bottom of the bullet is engraved with ART. D 15 S. S A. V 3 The blade is soldered to the handle and has a deep curve with an ornamental cut out in the center with the inscription, YPRES. Dimensions: approx 190mm Long x 14mm to 30mm wide