Description
Made from 75mm steel shell recovered from the explosion at T.A. Gillespie Loading Plant, Morgan N.J. October 4, 1918. The Gillespie Plant was the largest shell-loading plant in the U.S., and the blast was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history. It killed an estimated 100 individuals, and left acres of the surrounding area in ruins. 6-1/2" wide x 16-1/4" high.
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WWI Shell Lamp
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Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTHarrisburg, PA, United States
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