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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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British and American Army Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: Dinky Toys Sea King helicopter; Dinky Toys DUKW amphibian; a Scammell breakdown truck; Austin water truck; Austin radio truck; and a field gun. 401 grams total, 61-15.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Bomber Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
The pitot tube with a length of blue cord, accompanied by an original storage box and wax paper. 552 grams total, gauge: 27.6 cm high excluding cord
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefact Group from the Battle of Khambula
Khambula, 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A collection of three Boxer .450 brass cartridge cases, plus two lead bullet heads, fired from British Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 88 grams total, 31-60 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.
