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LOT 2458
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
CIRCA 22ND JANUARY 1879 A.D.
5/8 - 2 in. (65 grams total, 17-49 mm).
Comprising eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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LOT 2458
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
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Two Sets of US Air Force Aircraft Navigators Computers
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: Computer Altitude Correction Type AN 5837-1 (G Felsenthal & Sons) in original card sleeve, sealed; Airspeed instrument in original card sleeve, sealed with Aircraft Instrument inspection label, dated November 1945. 351 grams, 20.3 x 20.4 cm.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
US Air Force Pocket Compass in Original Box
1941 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Discoid biconvex case with hinged cover and glazed inner; cotton pouch; card box with legend 'Compass Assembly Pocket Type Air Forces. Order No.W535-AC-27707 Mfr's Assy Dwg 1941 Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc.' 59.95 grams, 70.39 x 50.91 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Rorke's Drift
Circa 22nd-23rd January 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including a soldier's iron boot heel, a tiny Zulu throwing-spear blade, and Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 115 grams total, 23-82 mm
From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Under the command of Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, a small number of British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission station from 3000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. The battle was made widely famous by the 1964 movie 'Zulu'.
