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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

He joined the 60th King's Royal Rifles; served in the Zulu War, 1879 (Medal with clasp); in the Boer War, 1881, with Mounted Infantry; in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882, in which he w...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 year of 1879 in the UK saw the start of the Anglo-Zulu war, the opening of the worlds first Christmas grotto and the longest ever fog in the city's history engulfing London.

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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Glass

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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

Seeing action ashore during the Anglo-Zulu War in the Naval Brigade, he earned the Zulu Medal as a Sub Lieutenant.

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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

Seeing action 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

The Ngoni people, an ethnic group predominantly found in modern-day Southern African nations such as Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, trace their ancestry back 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

The "Battle of Hlobane" ceramic plate, hand-painted by Ayanda Mseleku and hand-sculpted by Andrew, created by Ardmore Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking tribute to the Anglo-Zul...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

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Ceramic

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

Located in London, GB

Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches  36, 20, 17.5 cm Period Late 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

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Wood

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

It was then dispatched to South Africa in February 1879 for service in the Anglo-Zulu war and fought at the Battle of Gingindlovu in April 1879 before lifting the Siege of Eshowe lat...

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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

For his next military subject, Charlton turned once again to men and horses in battle with a theme from the Zulu War: After the charge: 17th Lancers, Ulundi, July 4, 1879, which was ...

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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

A rare relief carved and pigmented wooden storyboard panel detailing events of the late 19th and early 20th century related to South Africa’s Zulu history and the Boer Wars. Atop thi...

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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 carried by Zulu warriors in South Africa.

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

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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

His dramatic and intensely patriotic subjects illustrated episodes from the Franco-Prussian War, the Crimean War, the Zulu War, and portraits of soldiers.

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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

Archival records have confirmed that the engravings on the horns were indeed visual narratives of encounters between British and Zulu regiments in the Anglo- Zulu War of 1879 and su...

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Antique 1870s South African Tribal Tribal Art

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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

They are in exciting action poses and are charming in their form and folksy execution. The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 between King Cetshwayo of Zululand and the British Empire oc...

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Vintage 1930s European British Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Lead

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

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

$23,601Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

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

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian Old Master, 18th century Title: Angel and Saints appearing to figures, one dressed in a white ruff collar. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 22 x 26 i...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

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Mirror, Wood

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

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

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

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Walnut

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

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

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Limestone

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$69,757 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR 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, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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

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

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Exceptional Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed The Foot and Headboard Finely Carved With Figural Crests and Inset with Gilt-Bronze Relief Panels Depicting the Fiv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

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Wood

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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.