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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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German WWII Gun Sight
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
L-shaped body, marked 'Pz.B.W F.8 / 2.5 x 19° / gWr / + / 84474'. 2.96 kg, 46 cm
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): £247
Comprising eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 65 grams total, 17-49 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. -
WWII Cast Metal Gun Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising five transportable gun models, including an ammunition limber and a Howitzer field cannon. 515 grams total, 7.5-13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
