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LOT 2616
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Islandlwana
CIRCA 22ND JANUARY 1879 A.D.
5/8 - 2 1/8 in. (74 grams total, 17-55 mm).
A rare collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. [9, 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 2616
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Islandlwana
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Islandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
A rare collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 65 grams total, 17-21 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. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Spark Plug in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Estimate: £10 - 20 (+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. -
Royal Horse Artillery Officer's Uniform Jacket and Trousers
Early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: jacket from the uniform of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, dark blue with gold frogging to chest and cuffs, red upstand collar with similar frogging, inside pocket to left chest, brass ball buttons with 'crown and cannon' motif; trousers: from Royal Artillery No. 1 dress uniform, 1956 pattern. 2.2 kg total, jacket: 56 cm long, trousers: 116 cm long
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
