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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

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

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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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Master of the Hounds
The Master of the Hounds

John CharltonThe Master of the Hounds

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H 47.5 in W 39.5 in D 3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s

art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,121Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

$41,910Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...

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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

Materials

Stone

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,224,648

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Located in New Orleans, LA

This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

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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.