Royal Worcester Figurine, Red Cross Nursing Sister
One of a series of four Limited edition figurines of Nursing Sisters,produced by the Royal Worcester Factory in the 1960s.Modelled by Ruth and Raymond Van Ruyckevelt in editions of 750 they are now eagerly sought by collectors.This figure is the fourth in the series produced in 1969,the Nursing Sister of the Voluntary Aid Detatchment.
The Figure is set on a small plinth and stands approx... read more
Royal Worcester Figurine,Nursing Sister the London Hospital
A Royal Worcester Figurine from a series of Four featuring Nursing Sisters of English Hospitals. These were modelled by Ruth Van Ruyckevelt in the late 1950s and early 1960s in a limited edition of 500 of each figure. This example is 442/500 of the Nursing Sister from the London Hospital.It features a seated Sister in a chair adorned with the Hospital badge to the rear.It is approximately 6 and... read more
Royal Worcester Figurine, Nursing Sister St Thomas' Hospitalter
A Royal Worcester Figurine from a series of Four featuring Nursing Sisters of English Hospitals. These were modelled by Ruth Van Ruyckevelt in the late 1950s and early 1960s in a limited edition of 500 of each figure. This example is 342/500 of the Nursing Sister from the Nightingale School of Nursing of St Thomas' in London.It features a seated Sister in a pink striped chair adorned with the H... read more
Royal Worcester Figurine,Nursing Sister University College Hospital
A Royal Worcester Figurine from a series of Four featuring Nursing Sisters of English Hospitals. These were modelled by Ruth Van Ruyckevelt in the late 1950s and early 1960s in a limited edition of 500 of each figure. This example is numbered 300 of 500 of the Nursing Sister from University College Hospital in London.It stands at approximately 8 and a half inches tall with plinth and portrays a... read more
General Nursing Council For England & Wales,Chrome SRN Badge/St Thomas Hospital badge
A pair of badges to a Nightingale Nurse from the 1950s, being sold on behalf of a charity.
The first is a chrome plated and enamel badge from the General Nursing Council for England & Wales. This is named for J M Hector SRN 212647 1.4.54 (Judith Mary Hector, is shown in the register as having trained at Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Hospital,Pyrford ,later transferring to St Thomas Hospita... read more
QARANC Sister,Barton Miniatures Pewter figurine
A scarce original pewter miniature figurine of a Nursing Sister of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, produced by Barton Miniatures.Noted for the quality of their castings of Military figurines, the company has long since disappeared so these originals are highly sought after
This particular piece depicts a sister of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps in her grey... read more
The Nightingale School St Thomas Hospital, Silver Enrolled Nursing Training Badge
An Extremely rare and desirable badge for Enrolled Nurse Training at the St Thomas Hospital Nightingale.
Its central motif is a profile of Florence Nightingale wearing her lace cap.At the top is the arms of St Thomas with a Fleurs de Lys.Conditon is good with only minor scratches each side and a rose to the bottom. Pin Clasp and safety roller catch are all good,Silver safety chain is in... read more
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. Hallmarked for D&F (Deakin & Francis) Birming... read more
Saint David's Hospital Cardiff,Nurses Badge
A scarce base metal and enamel badge for the Saint David's Hospital Cardiff. Originally the workhouse Infirmary, it joined the NHS in 1948 and eventually closed in the early 1990s when most of the hospital was demolished.The remaining entrance building is now converted to apartments and a new hospital has been built nearby.
The badge has an oval shape with cross elements.It bears a diamo... read more
Nurses League of St Bartholomew's Hospital ,Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the League of St Bartholomew's Nurses .A nice heavy badge,first awarded to League members from 1900,this was the second pattern in use from the late 1930s when the word Hospital was added.It Features the Wakering Shield .In good overall condition with some minor surface scratching to the enamel, the pin and clasp are present but show signs of an old repair.... read more