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LOT 2491
British WWII Clinometer Gun Barrel Adjuster in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.
5 1/4 in. (1.18 kg, 13.5 cm).
Housed in a hinged metal case, originally used for measuring the angle of elevation of a gun barrel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2491
British WWII Clinometer Gun Barrel Adjuster in Original Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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British RAF WWII Map Case and Original Contents
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: a canvas map case, a map of Nimes, France, a map of Bremen, Germany, and two pencils, one coloured. 602 grams total, bag: 29 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American Air Force WWII Fighter P38 Lightning Engine Piston
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Aluminium cast model of a P38 Lightning fighter aircraft mounted on a spigot in the centre of a piston casing; on a wooden stand. 1.88 kg, 17 cm high
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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. 77 grams total, 19-37 mm
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.
