Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 Talavera frog but I am not expert

but I am not expert

I’ve learned that in the late 19th and early 20th century women especially were encouraged to learn pyrography

It was purchased from the estate of an architect and architectural historian in Kansas City

Moakley's work is included in museum collections including that of American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 Talavera frog but I am not expertI really love the long, arching shape of the blade on this old trench art knife, with it's handle made from the casing of a 50 caliber FA 1932 bullet. It's more of a decorative object than a useable one at this point though, as the blade, which has rusted a fair amount, is a bit loose inside the casing (if one really tried, you might be able to pull it out entirely.) The very tip of the blade, too, shows a little damage, and the shell casing is bent