CSFH/9/103 | Orovite B-Complex Tablets | This is a tin case containing 25 tablets of Orovite B-complex, as indicated on the label. Produced by Vitamins Limited in England, this vitamin product contains various elements in each tablet, as described on the label, along with the recommendation to use one or two tablets every day. An additional and smaller white lable with black in writing indicates that it was a sample. The lid, featuring an LV decoration, can be twisted open. Inside, the red vitamin tablets and the original leaflet can be found. | 1925-1975 |
CSFH/9/170 | Lord Wharton Bible | Small Bible, written in English, containing the Old and the New Testaments. Black cover, the title on the front reads "PRESENTED/IN ACCORDANCE WITH/THE WILL OF/PHILIP, LORD WHARTON/1696". One dark blue ribbon bookmarker attached to spine. Printed in 1956 by Oxford University Press. | 1956 |
CSFH/9/177 | Spirit Lamp | This is a spirit lamp consisting of a clear glass bottle, a screw brass attachment where the cotton wick is inserted and extends into the empty bottle, and a clear glass cap. The brass attachment appears discoloured and stains are visible at the bottom of the bottle. The base is embossed with the words "LONDON MADE" and "MA". The cap cannot be removed. This type of spirit lamp was used for urine analysis or other clinical analyses. | 1900-1949 |
FCD/18 | Knight Bachelor's Badge | Knight Bachelor's badge. Consists of red enamel and silver gilt, which is worn. Oval-shaped with hinged pin on the back. Obverse: sword in the centre with spurs on either side. Reverse: the maker's mark "RJ" and hallmarks for London, 1926. Awarded to Sir Frederick Conway Dwyer. In red presentation box. | 1926 |
HI/1866-1 | Statue of Sir Henry Marsh on Pedestal | Life size statue of Sir Henry Marsh (1790-1860) by John Henry Foley R.A. R.H.A. (1818-1874). White statuary marble figure, standing, wearing an academic gown and holding a cap. Signed J.H. Foley and dated London, 1866. Pedestal inscribed "SIR HENRY MARSH, BART. M.D./PRESIDENT/OF THE KING AND QUEEN'S COLLEGE/OF PHYSICIANS IN IRELAND./MDCCCXLI." Marsh was elected President three times, serving in 1841-1843, 1845-1847 and 1857-1859. | 1866 |
HI/1869-1 | Statue of Sir Dominic John Corrigan on Pedestal | Life size statue of Sir Dominic John Corrigan (1802-1880) by John Henry Foley R.A. R.H.A. (1818-1874). White statuary marble figure, standing, wearing an academic gown and holding a manuscript. Signed J.H. Foley and dated London, 1869. Pedestal inscribed "SIR DOMINIC CORRIGAN. BART. M.D./PRESIDENT/OF THE KING AND QUEEN'S COLLEGE/OF PHYSICIANS IN IRELAND./MDCCCLIX." Corrigan was President from 1859 to 1864, the first Catholic to hold that office. | 1869 |
HI/1876-1 | Statue of William Stokes on Pedestal | Life size statue of Dr. William Stokes (1804-1878) by John Henry Foley R.A. R.H.A. (1818-1874). White statuary marble figure, standing, wearing an academic gown, with hands at the front, one placed over the other. Signed J.H. Foley and dated London, 1874. Pedestal inscribed "WILLIAM STOKES. M.D./PRESIDENT/OF THE/KING AND QUEEN'S COLLEGE/OF PHYSICIANS/IN IRELAND/MDCCCXLIX". Stokes was President from 1849 to 1851 and again in 1866 to 1867. | 1874 |
HI/1914-4 | 17th International Medical Congress Medal | [Bronze] medal attached via suspension loop to a small dark blue ribbon and safety pin. Obverse: the profile bust of Joseph Lister (1827-1912), facing left. Reverse: a seated figure gazing at sunrise/sunset over water surrounded by the words "XVII INT CONG MED LOND MCMXIII". Issued to delegates at the 17th International Medical Congress held in London in 1913. | 1913 |
HI/1948-3 | 7th International Medical Congress Medal | Two large, bronze medals commemorating the 7th International Medical Congress held in London in 1881. Obverse: profile bust of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words "VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND: EMPRESS OF INDIA"; below this, in smaller font, the maker's name "L.C. WYON FEC." Reverse: image of Hippocrates protecting the world against the Grim Reaper; below this, the maker's names "J. TENNIEL D.", "L.C. WYON F." and the date "1881"; around the edge are the words " INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS, LONDON. JAMES PAGET, PRES. WILLIAM MAC CORMAC, HON. SEC. GEN." | 1881 |
HI/1967-6-1 | 2nd International Congress of Microbiology Medal | Small medal commemorating the 2nd International Congress of Microbiology held in London in 1936. Obverse: image of Antony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723). Reverse: the words "SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF MICROBIOLOGY LONDON 1936". Suspension loop at top. | 1936 |
HI/1967-8 | Dominic Corrigan Silver Ewer | Silver ewer of cylindrical form, the hinged lid with leafy finial above an s-scroll handle with palmette thumb rest, the spout chased with mask decoration and the entire with repoussé work, trailing foliage amidst scrolls and cartouches raised on a circular base. Small engraving of the coat of arms of Dominic Corrigan (sword pointing downwards between two battleaxes surrounded by the motto "CONSILIO ET IMPETU") along with the inscription "To/Dominic J. Corrigan Esqr. M.D./as a mark of the/Warm Friendship/and/Affectionate Gratitude/OF/EDWARD HUTTON". Stamped near rim with the maker's initials "RH" and London hallmarks for the year 1864. | 1864 |
HI/1973-1-2 | William Stokes Silver Mounted Glass Claret Jug | Silver mounted glass claret jug of cylindrical form, the hinged lid cast with boar finial above a strapwork and scroll border interposed with masks. The glass is etched with foliage and fruit design and has been damaged and glued back together. The inside of the silver lid is stamped with the maker's initials "JCE", the number "1407" and London hallmarks for the year 1856, and the rim is inscribed "W.R. WILDE. To his Friend WM. STOKES." | 1856 |
HI/1994-1 | Silver-Gilt Ewer | Silver-gilt ewer of elongated baluster form with s-scroll handle cast in the form of a therm, the double ribbed body chased and engraved with masks and animals amidst foliage and strapwork and raised on a stepped circular foot. Underside of foot inscribed: "Presented by/Dr. J. Stephen Doyle/to the Fellows of the/Royal College of Physicians of Ireland/to mark his Presidency/31st May 1991 - 18th October 1994". Neck stamped with maker's initials "H&R" and London hallmarks for the year 1867. Rim of foot inscribed: "HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 4316". | 1867 |
HI/2016-5 | 2nd International Neurological Congress Medal | Grey metal medal commemorating the 2nd International Neurological Congress held in London in 1935. Obverse: bust of neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) surrounded by the words "J. HUGHLINGS JACKSON 1835-1935". Reverse: the words "SECOND INTERNATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL CONGRESS LONDON 1935". Medal is attached to a pinned suspension bar, with foliage decoration on the front and the maker's name "J.R.GAUNT.LONDON" on the back. | 1935 |
HI/2016-7-36 | 17th International Medical Congress Medal | [Bronze] medal issued to delegates at the 17th International Medical Congress held in London in 1913. Obverse: the profile bust of Joseph Lister (1827-1912), facing left. Reverse: a seated figure gazing at sunrise/sunset over water surrounded by the words "XVII INT CONG MED LOND MCMXIII". Suspension loop attached. | 1913 |
HI/2016-7-50 | Henry Grattan Commemorative Medal | Bronze medal issued to commemorate Irish politician and lawyer Henry Grattan (1746-1820). Obverse: profile bust of Grattan, facing right, surrounded by his name "HENRICVS GRATTAN" and the maker's name "Mossop" in smaller font, below shoulder. Reverse: the words "PRO/PATRIA/ET/VIVERE/ET/MORI" at centre within a wreath and below this, the words "NATVS DVB: 1746, OB.LOND:1820." | [1820] |
HI/2019-7L-1 | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Medal of Rita Kavanagh | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR) silver medal. Obverse: a large "R" in the centre, crowned, and surrounded by the words "QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE RESERVE". Reverse: stamped "CARRINGTON & Co./LONDON" (above the "R") and "B.H.J" (below the "R"). Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1916. Attached via a suspension loop to a red, navy and white striped ribbon, which is pinned at the top.
Awarded to Staff Nurse Margaret Mary (Rita) Kavanagh (1889-1971) from Tralee, Co. Kerry, who in July 1916 joined the QAIMNSR at Napsbury Military/County of Middlesex War Hospital near St. Albans, Hertfordshire and served on the Continent, first with the British Expeditionary Force from March 1918 to February 1919 and then with the Rhine Army until June 1920. She re-applied to serve with the QAIMNSR at the beginning of the Second World War and in 1940 joined the Civil Nursing Reserve at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. | 1916 |
HI/2022-1L-4 | John Jacob Silver Milk Jug | Silver milk jug. Octagonal baluster form, raised on four scroll feet. Inscribed: "PRESENTED/To/JOHN/JACOB/ESQR. MD/By/A Little Girl/grateful for/HIS/[K]IND ATTENTIO[N]/DURING A/SEVERE/ILLNESS/Mountmellick/1862". Base is stamped with the maker's initials "EEJWB", the number "513" and London hallmarks for the year 1838. | 1838 |
HI/RCPI-25 | King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland Licence Printing Plate | Rectangular, [copper] printing plate used by the King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland (later RCPI) in the issuing of licences. Text engraved on the plate appears in reverse. The name "R. WILSON/24 HARP ALLEY/SHOE LANE/LONDON" stamped on the reverse twice. Surface is concave. Some patination along edges. | 1800-1899 |
HI/RCPI-26 | King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland Licence Printing Plate | Rectangular, [copper] printing plate used by the King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland (later RCPI) in the issuing of licences. Text engraved on the plate appears in reverse. The name "R. WILSON/24 HARP ALLEY/SHOE LANE/LONDON" stamped on the reverse twice. Surface is concave. | 1800-1899 |