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LOT 2478
WWI and WWII Memorabilia Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (276 grams total, fork: 19 cm long).
Including ceramic tank model, pewter zeppelin model, Christmas card from 'Old Bill' by Bruce Bairnsfather, U.S. spoon and fork set and other items. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Canvas pouch stamped with 'SGT Whalley / Surgical Instrument Kit / Minor Surgery' containing metal instruments, spare blades and a sealed pouch of suture. 318 grams total, pouch: 18 cm wide
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): £130
A collection of battlefield artefacts, including a stoneware soldier's inkwell, a green glass inkwell, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 318 grams total, 16-89 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. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefact Group from the Battle of Khambula
Khambula, 29th March 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A collection of three Boxer .450 brass cartridge cases, plus two lead bullet heads, fired from British Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 88 grams total, 31-60 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.
