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African Walking Stick
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Zulu Shield
Zulu Spear
General Sir Francis Grenfell KCB, Vanity Fair military caricature portrait, 1889
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, he fought in the 9th Xhosa War, the Anglo-Zulu
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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

General Sir Francis Grenfell KCB, Vanity Fair military caricature portrait, 1889
General Sir Francis Grenfell KCB, Vanity Fair military caricature portrait, 1889

General Sir Francis Grenfell KCB, Vanity Fair military caricature portrait, 1889, 1889

H 14.97 in W 10.24 in
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rifles; served in the Zulu War, 1879 (Medal with clasp); in the Boer War, 1881, with Mounted Infantry; in
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in

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Unique Victorian Engraved Blue Glass Wine Bottle; ‘Blown by Jospeh Brown 1879’
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the Anglo-Zulu war, the opening of the worlds first Christmas grotto and the longest ever fog in the
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Victorian Engraved Blue Glass Wine Bottle; ‘Blown by Jospeh Brown 1879’
Unique Victorian Engraved Blue Glass Wine Bottle; ‘Blown by Jospeh Brown 1879’

Unique Victorian Engraved Blue Glass Wine Bottle; ‘Blown by Jospeh Brown 1879’

H 11.75 in Dm 2.75 in
Panoramic Photograph of the Arrival of the Australian Fleet in Sydney, 1913
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
during the Anglo-Zulu War in the Naval Brigade, he earned the Zulu Medal as a Sub Lieutenant. Rising
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Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects

Panoramic Photograph of the Arrival of the Australian Fleet in Sydney, 1913
Panoramic Photograph of the Arrival of the Australian Fleet in Sydney, 1913

Panoramic Photograph of the Arrival of the Australian Fleet in Sydney, 1913

H 13.5 in W 69 in D 0.1 in
Oak Barge Board with the Insignia of Admiral Sir G.E. Patey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
ashore during the Anglo-Zulu War in the Naval Brigade, he earned the Zulu Medal as a Sub Lieutenant
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Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Oak Barge Board with the Insignia of Admiral Sir G.E. Patey
Oak Barge Board with the Insignia of Admiral Sir G.E. Patey

Oak Barge Board with the Insignia of Admiral Sir G.E. Patey

H 15 in W 27.5 in D 0.1 in
An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
Located in London, GB
kwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The dispersion of the Nguni populations following the Zulu wars led to
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic Plate Battle Of Hlobane , Hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
, created by Ardmore Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking tribute to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Plate Battle Of Hlobane , Hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Plate Battle Of Hlobane , Hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Plate Battle Of Hlobane , Hand made in South Africa

H 2 in W 17 in D 17 in
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
Located in London, GB
Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs

African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs

H 29.53 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Trio of Antique Scottish Mounted Taxidermy Hunting Trophies, circa 1876
Located in London, GB
-Zulu war and fought at the Battle of Gingindlovu in April 1879 before lifting the Siege of Eshowe later
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Trio of Antique Scottish Mounted Taxidermy Hunting Trophies, circa 1876
Trio of Antique Scottish Mounted Taxidermy Hunting Trophies, circa 1876

Trio of Antique Scottish Mounted Taxidermy Hunting Trophies, circa 1876

H 27.96 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in
Rare South African Folk Art Carved Storyboard Panel, circa 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
early 20th century related to South Africa’s Zulu history and the Boer Wars. Atop this folk art panel
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Vintage 1930s South African Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Rare South African Folk Art Carved Storyboard Panel, circa 1930s
Rare South African Folk Art Carved Storyboard Panel, circa 1930s

Rare South African Folk Art Carved Storyboard Panel, circa 1930s

H 19.25 in W 7.5 in D 0.63 in
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Zulu war club known as a Knobkerrie made from the wood of a root ball or wad and
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick

19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick

H 27.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Period Signed French Picture Alphonse Marie Adolphe De Neuville Napoleon
By Alphonse Marie de Neuville
Located in Roma, IT
, the Crimean War, the Zulu War, and portraits of soldiers. Some of his works have been collected by the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

Materials

Wood

Period Signed French Picture Alphonse Marie Adolphe De Neuville Napoleon
Period Signed French Picture Alphonse Marie Adolphe De Neuville Napoleon

Period Signed French Picture Alphonse Marie Adolphe De Neuville Napoleon

H 9.65 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
The End of day - British 1900's oil painting hunting scene inn hounds horses
By John Charlton
Located in London, GB
returned to the Sudan campaign. His next military subject was from the Zulu War, After the Charge: 17th
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19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The End of day - British 1900's oil painting hunting scene inn hounds horses
The End of day - British 1900's oil painting hunting scene inn hounds horses

John Charlton
The End of day - British 1900's oil painting hunting scene inn hounds horses, circa 1900

H 25 in W 32 in
Rare 19th Century Zulu Engraved Cow Horns, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
encounters between British and Zulu regiments in the Anglo- Zulu War of 1879 and surrounding events
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Antique 1870s South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Horn

Rare 19th Century Zulu Engraved Cow Horns, South Africa
Rare 19th Century Zulu Engraved Cow Horns, South Africa

Rare 19th Century Zulu Engraved Cow Horns, South Africa

H 6 in W 51 in D 6 in
Large Antique Victorian Double Compartment Glass Spirit Barrell Decanter, c1880
Located in Whitburn, GB
original wooden frame. Historical Relevance Hand-blown around the time of The Anglo-Zulu War which
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Antique 1870s Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Antique Victorian Double Compartment Glass Spirit Barrell Decanter, c1880
Large Antique Victorian Double Compartment Glass Spirit Barrell Decanter, c1880

Large Antique Victorian Double Compartment Glass Spirit Barrell Decanter, c1880

H 8.27 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
The Master of the Hounds
By John Charlton
Located in Sheffield, MA
turned once again to men and horses in battle with a theme from the Zulu War: After the charge: 17th
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1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Master of the Hounds
The Master of the Hounds

John Charlton
The Master of the Hounds

H 47.5 in W 39.5 in D 3 in
Zulus of Africa, Toy Soldiers by Britains Ltd., Set #147
By Britains, Ltd.
Located in Quechee, VT
exciting action poses and are charming in their form and folksy execution. The Anglo-Zulu War of
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Vintage 1930s European British Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Lead

Zulus of Africa, Toy Soldiers by Britains Ltd., Set #147
Zulus of Africa, Toy Soldiers by Britains Ltd., Set #147

Zulus of Africa, Toy Soldiers by Britains Ltd., Set #147

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

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Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
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H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
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H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
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Materials

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Winslow Homer
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H 21.75 in W 13.5 in
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Materials

Glass

Tiffany Studios Glass Decorating New York Monumental Interior Entry
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H 140 in W 120 in D 5 in
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Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Upholstery, Hardwood

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H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

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Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C

Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C

H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
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Zulu War For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the zulu war you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every zulu war was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage zulu war you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the zulu war you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A zulu war, designed in the modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one zulu war that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arno Declercq, Howard and Sons and Alphonse Marie de Neuville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Zulu War?

The average selling price for a zulu war at 1stDibs is $2,595, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $14,946 for the highest priced.

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