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19thC African tribal knobkerrie with woven wire grips, 63cm long. 

An African or Zulu Knobkerrie.

THREE ASSORTED WALKING CANES comprising one Chinese carved bamboo, signed, 78cm long; with an ebonized shaft and a silver knop, 92cm long; and one with a knobkerrie style knop, 108cm long.

A VINTAGE SOUTH AFRICAN ZULU STYLE KNOBKERRIE, overall L 62 cm

Zulu War items brought back as souvenirs by the scion of a distinguished military family, the items include the top section of a wooden staff/support (mgobo) of a Zulu cowhide shield, the section has a white metal collar fixed a third of the way down bearing the inscription 'W. Anderson, Royal Artillery, Zululand' (see photographs for comparison against a complete shield), length 38.5 cm, the greater part of the shield has sadly been lost over time, the other items are a Zulu Iwisa or knobkerrie club, the bulbous head with flattened top, 55cm long, and another Zulu Iwisa, the seven sided facetted head above a tapering shaft, the items belonged to Colonel William Christian Anderson, Royal Artillery, Colonel Anderson was born 16th November 1857, his father, also William Christian, a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers who served in the Crimean War, died at Devonport on the 7th August 1857 three months before the birth of his son, Anderson was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in January 1877, he served in the Zulu War campaign in 1879 with 'O' Battery, 6th Brigade, Royal Artillery, this battery was sent to South Africa as part of the reinforcements following the disaster at Isandlwana and was split up on arrival with many used as Ammunition Column troops throughout the rest of the army, consequently Anderson was granted the South Africa Medal (1880) without clasp, as a Captain he later served in the Sudan with the Suakin Expeditionary Force as Aide De Camp to the General commanding between 20th February 1885 and 13th June 1885 and would have been present at the battles of Hasheen on 20th March 1885 and Tafrek on the 22nd March, for this service he was issued the Egypt Medal (1882-89) with clasp 'Suakin 1885', Anderson continued his service with the Royal Artillery being promoted to Brevet Colonel in 1906 and retired in 1908, in 1914 on the outbreak of war he rejoined the army and was placed in command of 79th Brigade Royal Field Artillery consisting of 247, 248, and 249 Batteries RFA, part of the 17th (Northern) Infantry Division, in July 1916 the Division fought in the Battle of the Somme sustaining heavy casualties and in April 1917 at the First and Second Battles of the Scarpe, Colonel Anderson is believed to have fallen sick in France and transported back to the UK passing away at York Hill War Hospital, Glasgow, on 28th June 1917, he is buried at Cadder Cemetery, Bishopbriggs, in Glasgow, records show him entitled to the 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal, and Victory Medal, his grandfather was Major General William Cochrane Anderson R.A. 1794-1865, who was present at the Siege of Flushing in 1809 and fought at Waterloo, his uncle, Maj. Gen. John Richard Anderson CB, born in 1821, served in the 1st Opium War in China in 1842 at the Battle of Chinkiang and subsequent operations including the demonstration before Nanking. In the Crimea, as a Captain, he was the Officer in Command of the 9th Battery, Royal Artillery, attached to the Light Division at the Battle of the Alma, the capture of Balaclava, and the Siege of Sebastopol, and was named in General Orders by Lord Lucan. During the Indian Mutiny, as a Major,  he commanded the artillery at the storm and siege of a town in the State of Oudh under Brigadier General Hope Grant. He commanded 'F' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery at the Siege of Lucknow and other minor engagements, and was named four times in General Orders by Lord Clyde (General Sir Colin Campbell) and the Governor General of India.), both of the last mentioned gentlemen brought back souvenirs from their campaigns and it seems William Christain followed in that family tradition, the items have come directly from Colonel Andersons family, (3)

A VINTAGE ANIMAL HIDE SHIELD WITH KNOBKERRIE AND SPEAR

An African knobkerrie stick.

South African / Zulu Tribal Knobkerrie, being a good example of a late 19th century period example with a two tone flattened bulbous head which has a steel stud to the top. Straight wooden shaft, remains in generally good condition. 79cms in length.

South African / Zulu Tribal Throwing Club, interesting wooden club with a elongated head which is more associated with throwing clubs as opposed to the knobkerrie which was used in more hand to hand combat. Club measures approximately 79 ½ cms in length.

An African Knobkerrie, of typical form, with 49cm long shaft, to bulbous head, 9cm diameter, with wire bound collar

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, having 70.5cm long shaft, with bulbous end, 7cm in diameter, the head having chamfered top and base

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, with 58cm long shaft, with bulbous head, 9cm in diameter, with chamfered design, the shaft having wire bound grip

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, with 62cm long shaft with four wire bound collars, with bulbous head carved into the form of a head with a mohawk hairstyle, 70cm in total

An unusual Knobkerrie/ Club, having 35cm long curved shaft, with flattened bulbous head, with indent to the topthere is viewing for this auction. The viewing runs from 13th November, please call 01635 580595 to book your appointment.

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, having 61cmcm long shaft, with two wire bound collars, with hole to the terminal, with bulbous head. 69.5cm in total length, possible restoration to the head

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, having 45.5cm long shaft, bearing mixed metal bound wire collar, with bulbous head, with chamfered top and bottom, 54cm overall

An African Knobkerrie, having 59cm long shaft with small bulbous end, the whole body being bound in wire

An African Hardwood Knobkerrie, having tapering 60cm long shaft, with mixed metal wire bound collar to the top, with bulbous head

An Unusual African Double Headed Knobkerrie, having two bulbous heads to the top of a 69cm long shaft with two mixed metal wire bound collars, 82cm long overall

An African Knobkerrie, having oversized bulbous head with applied studs, on 48.5cm long tapering shaft, with later made wooden stand, restoration to the head

Zulu, wooden club, knobkerrie, with copper nails in the bulbous head. L. 79 cm. [1]

An Asian or African knobkerrie, the shaft with a series of notches. 24½" long.

A large tribal hardwood Knobkerrie. Total length approx. 59cm.

Tribal Art - a Zulu knobkerrie, large domed head, 61cm long, South Africa, c.1900

A circa 1900 Zulu rhinoceros horn knobkerrie, 47.5 cm long, 340 g CONDITION REPORTS Has knocks and bumps throughout. A slight curve to the shaft. There is a hole through the bottom. There is a line running around the base of the knob to the shaft and the same area has a duller finish than to the rest of the piece. There is an elliptical-shaped dent / carved out section to the top of the ball. Surface scratches, etc. throughout. See images for further detail.

A 20th century Zulu knobkerrie length 77 cm

Six Britains Zulu War series toy soldiers, comprising 45001 British 24th Foot Standing Loading, 45002 British 24th Foot Lunging, 45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie, 45004 Zulu iNdlondlo Regiment Firing Rifle, 45005 Zulu inGobamakhosi Regiment Throwing Spear, and 45006 Zulu iNdluyengwe Regiment Advancing with Assegai, all boxed. (6)

Six Britains Zulu War series toy soldiers, comprising 45000 British 24th Foot Standing Firing, 45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie, 45004 Zulu iNdlondlo Regiment Firing Rifle, 45006 Zulu iNdluyengwe Regiment Advancing with Assegai, 45007 British 24th Foot Officer and 45011 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Assegai, all boxed. (6)

Six Britains Zulu War series toy soldiers, comprising 45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie, 45004 Zulu iNdlondlo Regiment Firing Rifle, 45005 Zulu inGobamakhosi Regiment Throwing Spear, 45006 Zulu iNdluyengwe Regiment Advancing with Assegai, 45007 British 24th Foot Officer and 45008 British 24th Foot Charging, all boxed. (6)

Six Britains Zulu War series toy soldiers, comprising 45002 British 24th Foot Lunging, 45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie, 45004 Zulu iNdlondlo Regiment Firing Rifle, 45006 Zulu iNdluyengwe Regiment Advancing with Assegai, 45010 British 24th Foot Kneeling Firing, and 45011 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Assegai, all boxed. (6)

Eight Britains Zulu War series toy soldiers, comprising 45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie, two 45004 Zulu iNdlondlo Regiment Firing Rifle, 45010 British 24th Foot Kneeling Firing, two 45013 British 24th Foot Kneeling Loading, and two 45012 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Charging with Assegai, all boxed. (8)

Tribal Art - a Zulu knobkerrie, globular head, 67cm long, South Africa

Carved African Knobkerrie/Mace, overall length approx 70cm

Ethnographica: a Zulu knobkerrie war club, 71cm.

South African Zulu Knobkerrie, fine example with bulbous head, lower section with cut out circle for snuff or similar. Top with a circular silver (not hallmarked) plaque engraved ‘ZULU WAR 1879’, this we believe to be a much later addition. 78cms in length.

Tribal Art - a Zulu knobkerrie, large domed head, 61cm long, South Africa, c.1900

A knobkerrie & a small Indian Kukri knife

ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of typical form88cm long

ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of typical form63cm longSeveral vertical fine crack/split to head; otherwise only expected wear; images provided

ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of typical form73cm longGeneral surface wear but no major issues to note, some additional images provided

ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of typical form65cm longExpected surface wear but no issues to note beyond that, images provided

ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of typical form61cm longOne notable partial crack/split to head; split, possibly repaired around the base of the handle; otherwise expected surface wear; images available

Two African wooden knobkerrie together with a leather knobkerrie (3).

A mid 20th Century South African Zulu tribal club / Knobkerrie club. Globular shaped club head mounted to a wooden shaft. A heavy weighted example. Measures approx 65cm.

Antique 19th century tribal art Zulu club knobkerrie, approximate length 78cm

A collection of militaria and other items, including a leather cased marching compass, Royal Fusilier Trench art salts, lignum knobkerrie, commemorative mugs, single sheet Third Reich propoganda, 1943 Courrier De L'Air newspaper, stork wartime cookbook and other literature, WWI trench mirror etc.  

THE FIELD SPORTS CLUB HOUSE: ZEBRA SKINS & ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS, including Zulu horn knobkerrie, wood camel bell, and partial skins of zebra (4)Provenance: private collection Pembrokeshire

AFRICAN STICK ETC. An African hardwood walking cane carved with a head, 96cm. Also, a knobkerrie, the shaft decorated with four sections of woven wire.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A mid 20th Century South African Zulu tribal club / Knobkerrie club. Globular shaped club head mounted to a wooden shaft. A heavy weighted example. Measures approx 65cm.

A vintage Kenyan Samburu People tribal Knobkerrie with tribal artwork. Root wood knob with the shaft wrapped in vulcanised rubber and painted with red and green vertical stripes. Measures approx 47cm.

A mid 20th Century South African Zulu tribal club / Knobkerrie club. Globular shaped weighted club head mounted to a wooden shaft with a cartridge shell to the tip. Measures approx 60cm.

A 20th Century East African (Kenyan) Maasai Tribe Rungu throwing club / knobkerrie. Smooth wooden shaft with globular head with bud tip. Measures approx

Britains - From Set 147 - Africa's Warriors Zulus [1906 /1912/1925 Versions], now comprising: 37 x Warriors with Assegai / Knobkerrie & Shields, From Set 34A - 2nd Grade Zulu's [1930's Issues] - 4 x Fixed Arm Zulu Warriors with Knobkerries & Shields & 3 x First Issue Zulu Kraal Composition Huts. Some paint losses & minor damages otherwise generally Good overall. 2nd Grade Zulus & Composition Huts are Scarce to Find in This Condition. [44 Pieces]

Britains - Zulu War Series [Gloss Collection], comprising: Set 45000 - British 24th Foot Standing Firing, Set 45001 - British 24th Foot Standing Loading, Set 45002 - British 24th Foot Lunging, Set 45003 - Zulu Advancing with Knobkerrie, Set 45004 - Zulu Firing Rifle & Set 45005 - Zulu Throwing Spear. These Examples Featured in "Britains New Toy Soldiers 1973 - Present", Joplin, Waterworth & Dean, Schiffer Publications, 2008. Mint, contained in near Mint set boxes. [6]

Antique African tribal Knobkerrie war club. [52cm in length]

λ λA Zulu knobkerrie South Africa, late 19th century, rhinoceros horn, with a spherical head and a cylindrical tapering and slightly curved shaft,60cm long, 511.6g.

TRIBAL ART: ZULU KNOBKERRIE, 60cms L

A tribal mask, a Knobkerrie and stick with carved head, stick 62.5cm

A pair of painted carved wooden African busts and a knobkerrie

ETHNOGRAPHICA / TRIBAL ART - A KNOBKERRIE South or East African, late 19th century, the shaft with a broad band of carved decoration, the head 4.5cm wide, overall 102cm long.