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LOT 2612
WWI Cast Metal Gun Die Cast Toy Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 - 5 1/4 in. (635 grams total, 11.5-13.4 cm).
Comprising three Britain's Ltd Royal Artillery guns and another artillery gun. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2612
WWI Cast Metal Gun Die Cast Toy Group
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A collection of thirteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 113 grams total, 19-58 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. -
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Spark Plug in Original Case
1939-1945 A.D.Estimate: £10 - 20 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Aluminium tubular case with push-fit lid; plug inside. 136 grams, 97.59 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Islandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
A rare collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 74 grams total, 17-55 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.
