Turkish Style, Original Antique brass & Linen Fanoos Lamp,

An unusual item being an original 19th Century Turkish Fanoos lamp.This is the style of lamp as was used by Florence Nightingale and her nurses at the base Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean war.
The folding concertina form has a brass base and lid with a suspension hook .When folded it takes up a small amount of storage space.The base has a holder for a candle and the waxed linen su...  read more

Code: 53821

Westminster Nurses Home, Silver District Nurse Badge

A rare early District Nursing badge for the Westminster Nurses home. I am assuming that this relates to one of the many community Nurse homes set up after Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee in 1887, some of which were affiliated to the Queen Victorias Jubilee Institute for Nurses.
The badge itself is in silver and enamel and consists of an oval with a central bar bearing 1897(possibly the y...  read more

Code: 53820

A collection of over 140 Carte De Visite images of early Nurses

I am disposing of most of my collection of Nursing and Hospital Images, accumulated over many years, and giving serious collectors the chance to acquire the before they head off to auction. Being offered is an album with over 140 small carte de visite image of nurses from across the UK taken from approximately the 1880s onwards to just before the First World War.
The collection is being ...  read more

Code: 53819

St Thomas' Hospital ,Silver Radiotherapy Badge

A silver and enamel badge for what I understand is the Diploma of the College of Radiographers(Radiotherapy) awarded by St Thomas' Hospital London.
The Badge features the crest of St Thomas' with SETRREC which I think is for South East Thames Regional Radiotherapy Education Centre.(If anyone can confirm that would be appreciated)
In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller...  read more

Code: 53818

Charing Cross Hospital Sisters Medal

A Rare silver(not marked) Sisters medal from the Charing Cross Hospital.Featuring the famous Maltese cross design with Fleur de Lys at each corner.The badge would have been worn by a ward sister at the hospital and are seldom seen on the market today.
Unmarked to the rear but these were usually made of silver although I am unable to confirm this.A nice heavy medal with original Suspensio...  read more

Code: 50585

County of Kent Registered District Nurse,Nurses Badge

An enamelled base metal badge for the County of Kent District Nursing Service.The central design is of a red enamel Greek Cross in a voided centre.Imposed upon this is a shield bearing the rearing horse of Kent.Very good condition with pin and clasp good.Height 39mm  read more

Code: 53814

Tunbridge Wells & County Hospital, Silver Nurses badge

A scarce silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Tunbridge Wells & Counties Hospital .It bears a central motif of the coat of arms of Royal Tunbridge Wells with the motto Do Well,Doubt Not.On either side of this are the emblems for Kent and Sussex. Condition is good with no enamel loss .Pin and clasp intact.Hallmarked for AF Anthony Fattorini Birmingham 1932.Height 31mm  read more

Code: 53812

Isle of Thanet Hospital Group,silver 20 years service badge

A scarce silver and enamel long service badge for the Isle of Thanet Hospital group.The central image is that of the North Foreland Lighthouse on the Isle of Thanet.Below this is a red scroll bearing 20 years.
In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch ,all in good order.Named to E Male 1972.Hallmarked for F&S Birmingham 1970 height 43mm  read more

Code: 53811

Guys Hospital London,Nurses badge post 1967

A two piece construction brass and enamel members badge for Guys Hospital.This replaced the more commonly found badge for the Nurses League and replaced that in 1967.It bears an enamelled shield with the hospital crest which overlays a cross around which is a scroll.This bears the motto Dare Quam Accipere-It is better to give than receive and Guys Hospital .The rear carries no makers marks.read more

Code: 53810

The London Hospital Whitechapel,silver Nurses Badge

An ever popular badge for the London Hospital Whitechapel.This is one of the standard smaller pattern of model made by John Pinches of London.It features the classic design of the three feathers and central LH imposed upon the red and white enamelled cross.In good condition but with some minor surface wear, the pin and clasp are intact.Makers mark to rear for J Pinches London.Engraved for M Joa...  read more

Code: 53809