Silver Two Piece Nurses Belt Buckle,Sir Joshua Reynolds "Angel's Heads"
An impressive two piece silver nurses buckle mounted onto a Blue Petersham belt.The design is based upon the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds of five "angel's heads".See
;https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/reynolds-a-childs-portrait-in-different-views-angels-heads-n00182
Each central motif is edged by a variety of leaves and scrolls.Condition is good with minimal wear an... read more
Rotunda Hospital Dublin,Midwifery Badge/Buckle
A large bronze pinback badge awarded for Midwifery Training at the Rotunda Hospital Dublin which has been converted to have a buckle fixing.This particular type of badge was first issued in 1916, then manufactured by John Smyth & Sons Ltd of Wicklow Street, Dublin. The central roundel represents the female personification of Charity with two small children. It was adapted for the badge from an ... read more
Chinese Silver Belt Buckle,Long Life and Happiness
A two piece silver nurses type belt buckle with the Chinese characters for Long Life and Happiness.I believe it to be of Chinese silver as it has been tested as being 800 grade continental silver.The face is inscribed with leaves and insects.Rear is unmarked with no makers marks or silver marks .Belt loops and clasp are both good.Size Width 97mm,height 60mm approximately. read more
100.00 GBP
St Bartholomew's Hospital,Silver Nurses Buckle
A hallmarked silver Nurses belt buckle for St Bartholomew's Hospital London.Consisting of a slightly convex shield, it bears the arms of John Wakering, a master of the hospital in the 15th Century . In good overall condition although with moderate surface scratching, as pictured.The buckle is attached to a blue petersham belt with a matching clasp(for a 24 inch waist!!) Hallmarked for D&F (Deak... read more
Royal Masonic Hospital,Silver Nurses Belt Buckle
A scarce and desirable two piece nurses belt buckle , attached to a petersham belt, from the Royal Masonic Hospital.The main body of the buckle consist of a heavy convex scrolled design into which are set two panels in a voided centre.The first bears the square and compass, the second the five pointed star, both masonic emblems.This is the belt which was awarded to nurses qualifying from the Nu... read more
Two piece Silver "Goddess head" Nurses buckle,
A nice solid two piece silver nurses buckle in a classical form.Each half has a central motif in the form of the head of a Greek/Roman Goddess surrounded by swirls and leaves.In good condition the clasp has recently been professionally repaired, belt loops are intact .Dimensions110mm by 63mm.Silver hallmarks to the front for DAB London 1991 read more
Royal Army Medical Corps, Nurses/Sweetheart belt buckle
An unusual two piece buckle in pressed brass metal onto which the regimental badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps has been added in white metal.I believe this to be a souvenir/sweetheart piece from around the time of the First World War.I have been told that such pieces were often gifted by soldiers to the nurses caring for them and might carry the regimental badges of that soldier.Whilst I ha... read more
Silver Two Piece Nurses Belt Buckle,Hallmarked MKM London 1999
A silver two piece Nurses buckle.Each half has a central motif of a flower and leaves on a background of scrolls.Condition is good with belt loops and clasp in good order. Width 90mm Height 56mm Refer to photographs for more detail read more
Silver Two Piece Nurses Belt Buckle,Dragons & Putti
An interesting two piece silver belt buckle the form of a dragon being attacked by a cherub/putti with a spear! The dragons eyes are set with a small red stones, making them even more fearsome.Good overall condition with belt loops and clasp intact.I believe this to be continental silver as the only visible mark is in the form or a rampant leopard? It may be of Italian origin, possibly the work... read more
The Middlesex Hospital,Plated Nurses Buckle and belt
A scarce silver plated nurses buckle for the Middlesex Hospital London.Mounted on its original Petersham belt,the buckle bears the badge of the hospital with three rod of asclepius above three Seaxes.It features the arms and motto of the Hospital "MIseris Succurrere Disco" meaning "I Learn(or Endeavour) to succour the unfortunate". Some wear to the plated finish but otherwise good, clasp is pre... read more