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LOT 2595
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
CIRCA 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
3/4 - 2 1/8 in. (79 grams total, 18-54 mm).
A collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound by Zulu natives 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 2595
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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WWI Cast Metal Gun Die Cast Toy Group
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising three Britain's Ltd Royal Artillery guns and another artillery gun. 635 grams total, 11.5-13.4 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 74 grams total, 19-38 mm
Found by Zulu natives 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. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 390 grams total, 1.7-15 cm
Found by Zulu natives 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.
