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LOT 2530
American Air Force WWII Variable Density Visor Attachment Goggles in Original Container
1944 A.D.
6 x 4 in. (380 grams, 15.2 x 10 cm).
With a turning dial on the front allowing the pilot to alter the tint of the lens, and equipped with a red plastic visor for observing tracer bullets; accompanied by an original metal tin and instruction sheet, and a spare red visor in its paper pouch. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2530
American Air Force WWII Variable Density Visor Attachment Goggles in Original Container
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Anglo-Zulu War Glass Bottle Collection
Khambula, 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Recovered from a British dump, comprising a rare complete green glass wine bottle, a blue poison bottle, and a smaller clear-glass ink bottle. 945 grams total, 5.7-29.9 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. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Spark Plug in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Aluminium tubular case with push-fit lid; plug inside. 136 grams, 97.59 mm
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.
