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British RAF WWII Aircraft Horizon Cockpit Instrument Pair
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising two horizon reference indicators, each with a panel to the side with handwritten notes indicating repair work done and a Royal Navy service paper tag. 3.35 kg total, 16.9 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American WWII M3 Scout Car and Dodge WC54 Truck Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising two Atlas Editions models: American WWII M3 Scout Car representing M3A1 armoured reconnaissance vehicle, housed in the manufacturer's display box; Dodge WC54 ambulance, which served as the main ambulance for the US Army, housed in the manufacturer's display box. 576 grams total including box, 19 cm each
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a stoneware soldier's inkwell, a green glass inkwell, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 318 grams total, 16-89 mm
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. -
Royal Air Force WWII Water Bottle
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Green metal water bottle with green serge cover, cork and fabric cradle. 498 grams, 24.1 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German WWII Naval Map Collection
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Comprising: No. 138G: (North Sea chart, mouth of the Elbe); No.1031: Northern coast of France and Guernsey, 1940; No. 1012: Bay of Biscay. St Giles sur Vie; No. 478H: passage between Malmo and Copenhagen; No. 37: coast of Norway from Tyrhaug to Terningen (1883 Norwegian issue); most with Kriegsmarine stamps, pencil and other notations. 813 grams total, 89-116 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German Badge, Medal and Other Item Group
Mid-late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including WW1 Saxony Friedrich August Medal Silver FA Medaille; on watch chain with black enamelled cross marked '1914'; Crimean War Society pin badge; Red Cross service badge with ribbon; reproduction Blue Max 'Pour Le Merite' WW1 Medal; and other items. 118 grams total, 1.4-37 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
American Air Force WWII Fighter Aircraft Cockpit Instrument Group
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: a cylinder temperature gauge; oil temperature gauge; and a Bendix B16 aircraft compass. 1.7 kg total, 6.4-10.9 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
WWI Hat Badge Collection
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: Royal Tank Regiment cap badge; Motor Machine Gun cap badge. 22.7 grams total, 49-55 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American WWII Medical Officers Surgical Kit in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Canvas pouch stamped with 'medical officer's case' containing metal clamps, tweezers, a scalpel, and other items. 338 grams, pouch: 16 cm wide
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Aircraft Mechanics Handmade Cigarette Case from Aircraft Parts and Booklet
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: a plastic cigarette case with metal holders inside; a paper booklet 'Spot them in the Air! Identification drawings and descriptions of twenty-seven British and German aircraft'; and two leather tags suspended from a string. 119 grams total, booklet: 14.3 x 9.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
US War and Navy Departments - A Short Guide to Great Britain 'Behaviour' Booklet
1944 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Small format, 36 pp, stapled with card covers, map. 32.40 grams, 13.3 x 10.9 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
Issued to US forces to acquaint them with Great Britain and British customs. -
British RAF WWII Stereoscope in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Two-piece optical instrument in leather-covered steel hinged case; hand-drawn monogram 'WEM' in ink to internal recess and pencilled 'WRS'. 280 grams total, case: 8 x 18.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
