Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Plate Number 2661 A of 'Breakthrough' Sixth issue in Wilfred Hardy's The Dambusters, a limited edition plate series commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the heroic Dambusters raid. 410 grams total, 22.8 x 22.8 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 65 grams total, 17-49 mm



From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The British camp at the mountain of Isandlwana was attacked and overrun by the main Zulu army, resulting in the death of over 1300 British and colonial soldiers and other contingents. The battle was a huge victory for the Zulus.

With three adjustment dials, a metal plaque with 'blc. / 15cm S.K. C/28 / P. Sch. Z.C/47 / 4÷20x 17,5÷3,5° / Nr. 707R'. 12.2 kg, 62 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Black-painted model of a legendary four-engine heavy bomber, typically housing a crew of ten people. 278 grams, 43.9 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Green-painted model of an aircraft used as a naval scout plane and a dive bomber with identifying markers. 62.5 grams, 21.3 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

A canvas bag with a strap, a small pouch containing a small first-aid dressing hanging from the lid; the inside with an armband, empty dressing boxes, dressings and other items. 2.4 kg total, bag: 29 cm high



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising: Dinky Toys field artillery tractor; Dinky Toys armoured car; Dinky Toys tank; Dinky Toys trailer; Dinky Toys field gun; a boxed Dinky Toys half-track M3; a boxed Dinky Toys scout car; Lesney truck and tank transporter; Lesney Centurion tank Mark III. 623 grams total, 6.6-20 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

A flexible aluminium conduit, designed to guide belted ammunition from storage boxes. 549 grams, 28.5 cm long



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising: a vertical speed indicator, type 1; two fuel quantity indicators. 1.76 kg total, 10.4-12 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising a large leatherette case with 'H.O. NO. 2102-C Hydrographic Office Rude Star Finder and Identifier (with hydrographic office modifications) to plot planets or moon' instruction pamphlet, two plastic planispheres and clear plastic altitude-azimuth templates; a leather case holding plastic colour-coded ground speed disks. 568 grams, 25 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Combined cigarette case and lighter with engraved initials 'MLB' on a rectangular panel; release buttons to each side; flint wheel demounted and stowed inside. 97 grams, 10.2 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising a sealed can with an opener, reading 'one 3" x 5 yards / Bandage / Plaster of Paris / Stock No. 2-115 / Johnson & Johnson'. 215 grams, 10.1 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.