Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Perspex protractor and parallel rule in card sleeve with instructions for use and securing tape. 61 grams, case: 13 x 13.7 cm



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

A broad Reichsadler emblem modelled in low relief. 1.69 kg, 63.7 cm



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

In green fabric with wool lining and leather grips. 301 grams total, 39.5 cm



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

Green enamel bottle with cork and green serge cover with a cradle. 560 grams, 25 cm high



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

Rectangular silk panel with printed flag and Chinese script message, with overstamps. 14.03 grams, 26.5 x 20.5 cm



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

A 'blood chit' is a document carried by military personnel, addressed to civilians who may come across an armed-services member in difficulty (e.g. a shot-down pilot). It identifies the force to which the bearer belongs and displays a message requesting that the service member be rendered every assistance.

Four poison bottles recovered from a British dump, comprising three in blue glass and one in green, two with 'NOT TO BE TAKEN' impressed to one side. 246 grams total, 7.1-14.5 cm



Found by local Zulu people living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

Type A-9 olive drab cotton trousers with lining, designed for high-altitude bomber crews, size 44. 1.63 kg, 117 cm



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

Large jerrycan with text 'Kraftsoff 20 / Feuergefahrlich / 1940'. 4.15 kg, 47 cm



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

Comprising a cardboard box containing a heavy leather case with gilt lettering 'US'; an adjuster 'ruler' inside with scales and slider, also accompanied by an instruction sheet. 460 grams, box: 34.3 cm long



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

Flying helmet with rubber ear-covers to accept earphones, chin-strap with buckle; fabric face-mask with nose vent; rubber goggles with ventilation holes and 'Leuior' label, webbing strap; throat mic and cable (Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.); in lined display case with mirror to rear. 4.8 kg total, case: 40 cm high



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

AAF Cloth Map No. 30, South Burma with No.31, printed in colour on silk. 27.32 grams, 52x65 cm



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

Comprising: Dinky Toys jeep with a driver; five Lledo Days Gone vehicles, including two ambulances. 549 grams total, 8.5-11 cm



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