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LOT 2548
American Air Force WWII Fighter Aircraft Cockpit Instrument Group
1939-1945 A.D.
2 1/2 - 4 1/4 in. (1.7 kg total, 6.4-10.9 cm high).
Comprising: a cylinder temperature gauge; oil temperature gauge; and a Bendix B16 aircraft compass. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2548
American Air Force WWII Fighter Aircraft Cockpit Instrument Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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WWII 50 Calibre Bullet Lighter with Crest
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With flint and wheel inside the casing; applied US Army crest to the shoulder. 95.8 grams, 13.6 cm tall
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
WWI and WWII Memorabilia Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including ceramic tank model, pewter zeppelin model, Christmas card from 'Old Bill' by Bruce Bairnsfather, U.S. spoon and fork set and other items. 276 grams total, fork: 19 cm long
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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.
