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A scarce original 'St George's Hospital nurses buckle', large oval, the centre bearing an embossed 'Saint George and the Dragon' within a hammered border, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1992 and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Very good condition, complete with both halves, associated ribbon present but detached. Height 67mm. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 59843
SOLD
A scarce original 'Westminster Children's Hospital nurse's buckle', large circular silver plated die-stamped example, the centre depicting an infant in swaddling clothes within a laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with all fittings and petersham belt. Diameter 63mm.
Code: 58305
A scarce original circa late1960's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 to both halves and maker's details "E.S&C". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops. Height 55mm. Width 98mm.
Code: 57509
120.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Westminster Hospital nurse's buckle', large quatrefoil silver plated polished backing with ornate oak leaf surround mounted with a silvered Crowned portcullis, the reverse complete with fixed belt loop and detached belt loop. Very good condition, minor wear to plating. Height 67mm. Width 76mm.
Code: 57354
A scarce chromium plated nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, minor touch of verdigris to reverse. Height 66mm. Width 97mm.
Code: 56657
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1970's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1977 to both halves and maker's details "MT". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops. Height 55mm. Width 98mm.
Code: 56656
90.00 GBP
A scarce vintage bronzed nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, complete with black petersham belt and manufacturers instructions on how to clean. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, belt in good condition with service wear. Height 55mm. Width 104mm.
Code: 56655
50.00 GBP
A good oxidized silver plated nurse's buckle, bearing the coat of Arms of the 'University College Hospital' and motto `Ratione dirige cursum' (Govern your course by reason). Excellent condition, minimal wear to silver plating, original attached loop present seperate belt clasp now ABSENT. Height 65mm. Width 60mm.
Code: 56521
60.00 GBP
A scarce 'Middlesex Hospital nurses belt buckle'; silver plated example displaying a contrasting oxidized badge of the hospital to the centre and bearing the motto "Miseris Succurrere Disco" (I learn to succour the distressed). Good condition, complete with both loops, some minor service to plating. Height 64mm.
Code: 56165
A superior quality scarce Boer War period ornate silver nurses buckle, the reverse bearing Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1901, maker's details "Sutherland & Roden Carver Street, Sheffield" with both halves impressed with the number "4". Very good condition, complete with all fittings. Width 77mm Height 51mm. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS BEING SOLD AS A COLLECTORS ITEM ONLY.
Code: 56149
A scarce original circa 1912 - 1940 'South London Hospital for Women nurse's buckle'; rectangular nickel backing plate with an applied crest bearing the sun, waxing and waning moons and nurses 'Lamp of Knowledge' in relief, with motto `Et Dato Gaudetis'. Very good condition, attached loop present, seperate belt loop now absent. Height 61mm. Width 64mm. Founded in 1912 as the 'South London Hospital for Women' named was changed circa 1940's to the 'South London Hospital for Women and Children'.
Code: 55668
80.00 GBP
A fine quality late 20th century period ornate silver nurses buckle bearing very pretty floral rose decoration to each half, the obverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1992 and maker's details "PM Ld". Very good condition, complete with all fittings, small fracture to belt loop centre, making it unwise to wear without some professional restoration. Width 90mm Height 50mm. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS BEING SOLD AS A COLLECTORS ITEM ONLY.
Code: 54803
A late 20th Century silver plated nurse's buckle fashioned in the style of the Art Nouveau period, the reverse impressed in relief "Made in England". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops. Height 65mm. Width 110mm.
Code: 54747
A fine quality scarce Boer War period ornate silver nurses buckle, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1901, maker's details "A&LLd" (Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham) and both halves impressed with the number "25". Very good condition, complete with all fittings. Width 77mm Height 51mm. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS BEING SOLD AS A COLLECTORS ITEM ONLY.
Code: 54594
A rare early 1930's silver nurse's buckle, bearing the coat of Arms of the 'University College Hospital' and motto `Ratione dirige cursum' (Govern your course by reason); the front bearing London silver hallmarks for 1934 and maker's details "P&Ws". Good condition, heavy service wear, surface scratches, edge knocks particularly to top left corner, original attached loop present, seperate belt loop now absent. Height 65mm. Width 62mm.
Code: 54593
A scarce 'Welsh Hospital nurses buckle, depicting a dragon, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1995 and maker's details "RS". Good condition, complete with both belt loops. Height 58mm. Width 70mm.
Code: 53934
A scarce 'Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants' steel nurses buckle and yellow petersham belt. Very good condition, complete with both loops, some minor surface scratches, yellow petersham belt now detached from buckle. Height 64mm. The 'British Dental Nurses and Assistants Examining Board' was founded in 1943, changing its name to the 'Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants' in 1964, 'National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants' in 1987, and to the 'National Examining Board for Dental Nurses' in 1995.
Code: 52680
45.00 GBP
A scarce vintage silver plated nurse's buckle with navy blue petersham belt, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil. Very good condition, complete with all fittings. Height 69mm. Width 100mm.
Code: 52559
A stunning fine quality Art Nouveau ornate silver nurses buckle, the front bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1907 and maker's details "A.J.S" (Arthur Johnson Smith, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with all fittings. Height 64mm.
Code: 51872
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