Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 Talavera frog Moakley's work is included in

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

the wooden form itself measures 9 3/4" long x 2 3/4" wide x 4" tall

I believe every other facet on the long sides of the vase is exposed glass that has been frosted

is lined with green felt

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

Trench Art Bullet Knife, 1932 Talavera frog Moakley's work is included inI 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