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LOT 2513
Anglo-Zulu War Glass Bottle Collection
KHAMBULA, 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
2 1/4 - 11 3/4 in. (945 grams total, 5.7-29.9 cm).
Recovered from a British dump, comprising a rare complete green glass wine bottle, a blue poison bottle, and a smaller clear-glass ink bottle. [3, 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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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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. 380 grams total, 1.9-14.3 cm
Found 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. -
US Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Circular Chart and Ground Speed Disks in Original Leather Cases
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising a large leatherette case with 'H.O. NO. 2102-C Hydrographic Office Rude Star Finder and Identifier (with hydrographic office modifications) to plot planets or moon' instruction pamphlet, two plastic planispheres and clear plastic altitude-azimuth templates; a leather case holding plastic colour-coded ground speed disks. 568 grams, 25 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force P51 Mustang Fuel Cap
1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Circular cap made by Universal Metal Products Inc. Alhambra, California, serial number 39B5435. 425 grams, 11 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
