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LOT 2474
American Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Fuel Gauge and Cockpit Switch Group
1939-1945 A.D.
5 3/4 in. (2.04 kg total, gauge: 14.5 cm).
Comprising a fuel gauge in its casing, a bombardier pilot turn control switch, two on-and-off switches, and a case with three switches. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2474
American Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Fuel Gauge and Cockpit Switch Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Royal Air Force WWII 'A3 Shearling' Flying Jacket
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
With zip front, two slit pockets, adjustment straps to waist, broad collar with buckle and straps; label to inside collar 'Type 33 / SWP No. 24044/44 / UR Contract 822103 / LO 22054 / Aviation CC / Air Force UK / US Army Style'. 1.75 kg, 73 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Aircraft Navigator's Protractor
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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.
