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LOT 2434
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
CIRCA 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
3/4 - 5 5/8 in. (380 grams total, 1.9-14.3 cm).
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a rare lock plate and hammer mechanism from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, and other items. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound 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.
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LOT 2434
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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British RAF WWII Aircraft Mechanics Handmade Cigarette Case from Aircraft Parts and Booklet
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: a plastic cigarette case with metal holders inside; a paper booklet 'Spot them in the Air! Identification drawings and descriptions of twenty-seven British and German aircraft'; and two leather tags suspended from a string. 119 grams total, booklet: 14.3 x 9.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
German WWII Table Pendant
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With red wool backing, showing a cross with the iron cross on the upper left canton, a central hooked cross on a white background. 6.1 grams, 10.6 x 13.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Torpedo Timer Stop Watch
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Steel case with sweep hand to display seconds; glass cover; inset dial from 0 to 30 in increments of 3; stamped to the reverse with War Department arrow and '36013'. 98 grams, 68.4 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
