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LOT 2466
US Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Circular Chart and Ground Speed Disks in Original Leather Cases
1939-1945 A.D.
10 in. (568 grams, 25 cm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2466
US Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Circular Chart and Ground Speed Disks in Original Leather Cases
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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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. -
British WWII Airfield Telephone
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A candlestick-type desk microphone fitted with a type 170 plug, store reference no. 10H/9602, inspection stamp and reference number 10A/9597 on the base. 1.86 kg, 30 cm high
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.
