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A collection of thirteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 113 grams total, 19-58 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.

A rare collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 74 grams total, 17-55 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.

Tapering cylindrical case with stamps to underside including '13PR' and '1915'; old collector's labels inside '13lb' '1915' 'Royal Horse Artillery'. 1.09 kg, 31.4 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

A collection of battlefield artefacts from the 1879 siege of Moorosi's Mountain in Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa, consisting of nine brass cartridge cases fired by Cape forces. 81 grams total, 43-49 mm



From an old South African collection, 1990-2000. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Comprising a broad blade with inscription 'Alles für Deutschland' ('everything for Germany') and maker's mark 'Julius Bahrl Jr., Solingen', slightly curved hilt, wooden grip bearing inset logo of eagle and swastika within a ring; sheath with attachment hoop and knob at scabbard chape. 444 grams, 37.5 cm



From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR PREMISES IN HARWICH ONLY.

The Julius Bahrl Jr. steel goods factory from Solingen-Merscheid is among the smaller Solingen makers that are only partially documented today. A verified founding year is not clearly preserved in the sources; however, the company is known to have been active in the early 1930s. This dagger is an Early Model 1933 SA Dagger (Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch).

A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, a soldier's iron bootheel, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 245 grams total, 16-96 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.

Comprising six Lledo Days Gone army vehicles, including an ambulance, workshop delivery truck, RAF recruitment office, and others. 450 grams total, 81-97 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

P. Giambatista Pagani - Palermo, 1750, laid paper in full calf binding, 564 pp; spine worn; rare. 614 grams, 21 x 15.5 cm



Property of an Essex gentleman.

Original calf binding, still mostly tight and with tables and charts: a concordance of chronometric calculations using the Roman Julian calendar, the solar calendar of the Egyptians, the lunar calendar of the Arabs and the Hebrew metrics based in these three traditions.

Hardcover, 976 pp, profusely illustrated. 1.9 kg, 24.6 x 17.7 cm



From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.

Hardcover with 32 pp and profusely illustrated with colourful pictures, published by Country Life. 231 grams, 25.5 x 18.6 cm



From the vendor's family by descent.

Orlando the Marmalade Cat is a series of children's books written and illustrated by Kathleen Hale. In this book, Orlando and his wife, Grace, decide to establish a shop where customers can either exchange goods or pay for them with milk and fish so that the stray cats of the neighbourhood can be gainfully employed and fed.

A mixed group of paper ordnance maps. 1.41 kg total, 52.5 x 40 - 66 x 55 cm



Acquired on the UK art market.

The Wide World Magazine. An Illustrated Monthly of True Narrative: Adventure, Travel, Customs and Sport, London, hardcover, 676 pp, monochrome illustrations. 1.8 kg, 25 x 19 cm



From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s