Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Two-piece optical instrument in canvas pouch with two internal pockets, stamped 'A.M. Stereosope Type D. 14B/746'. 162 grams total, pouch: 16.5 cm high



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

Comprising: a canvas bag with a strap handle, four coloured pencils and a pencil, a map of Ipswich (second war revision 1940, sheet 87), a map of East Anglia (graticule edition), and a map case insert. 995 grams total, bag: 30 cm high



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

Comprising a heavy-duty leather case with gilt lettering 'Load adjuster, property of U.S. Government', B-26F&G' and '86147', a metal clip to the rear, and a wooden adjust 'ruler' with a plastic slider. 357 grams, 33.5 cm.



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

Comprising a fabric pouch with a net, fishing line with a large lure, fishing line with a weighted three-pronged hook; line with a small 'harpoon'; fishing line with a smaller lure; instruction sheet; a red wooden container with two spare hooks and a whetstone. 492 grams total, pouch: 52.5 cm wide



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

A candlestick-type desk microphone fitted with a type 170 plug, store reference no. 10H/9602, inspection stamp and reference number 10A/9597 on the base. 1.86 kg, 30 cm high



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

Wool cap with short brim and braided chin strap with anchor buttons; maker's badge inside. 146 grams, 26.5 cm



From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.

A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including a soldier's iron boot heel, a tiny Zulu throwing-spear blade, and Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 115 grams total, 23-82 mm



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

Under the command of Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, a small number of British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission station from 3000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. The battle was made widely famous by the 1964 movie 'Zulu'.

Wooden hinged box with carved insignia on the lid, the inside divided into two compartments. 458 grams, 17.9 cm wide



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

Comprising seven Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases and two iron buckles from a soldier's uniform. 67 grams total, 16-55 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.

M34 Heer enlisted Infantry overseas cap with cockade and Reichsadler; repaired in several places, frontal chevron absent; stamped to inner 'Sogeco Nantes'. 100 grams, 27 cm



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

Painted twin-engine light bomber model with the number '5' on the tail. 153 grams, 29.9 cm wide



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

A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a stoneware soldier's inkwell, a cream-glazed vessel, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 627 grams total, 1.8-10.7 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.