Dozen hypodermic needles in box, "The Star" band, stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

Five hypodermic needles in box, stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

Seven hypodermic needles in box (for 1979-649/12), stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

12 stainless steel hypodermic needles in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

12 "M.D." hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

Seven hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in box originally holding 12, English, 1901-1970

Three hypodermic needles, stainless steel in box originally holding 12, English, 1901-1970

72 cartridge type steel hypodermic needles in six glass phials in cardboard box, made by Cottrell and Co., 15-17 Charlotte Streeet, London, England, 1901-1970

106 "Star" hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

Gross of interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental, in glass tubes inside cardboard boxes, made by Claudius Ash, Sons and Co. Ltd., 5-12 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, W1, England, 1901-1970

Three graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes with glass pistons and metal cases, made by Chance, English, 1941-1970

Hypodermic syringe, interchangeable and graduated, glass and metal, sealed in glass tube, by Everett, British made, 1941-1970

Metal tube, possibly containing hypodermic syringe, British(?), 1941-1970

Three glass barrels only of interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes, in cardboard packets, by Chance Bros. Ltd., Smethwick 40, Sandwell, West Midlands, England, 1941-1970.

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips, metal, made in England, 1901-1970

Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips, French, 1901-1960

Packet of Michel's suture clips, metal, made by Allen and Hanburys Ltd, London, 1901-1970

Three metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe, metal, 1901-1970

Circular rubber hot water bottle with metal filler cap in centre, unsigned, England, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; Inscribed "Made in England. Hand made reinforced seam. Patent NO 491701"

This hot-water bottle is made of rubber and, when filled with hot water, provides warmth and comfort for the user. This item was used at St Bernard’s Hospital in West London, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum.

Seven white enamelled iron kidney dishes, various sizes, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, English, 1900-1950; Label reads "Goat Brand. Registered Trade Mark. Made in England". One dish is inscribed "Theatre" and one dish is marked "Kockmus Sweden" which is the name of a Swedish company.

These kidney dishes were used to hold instruments, medical waste and dressings during surgery. One of the kidney dishes has the word ‘THEATRE’ painted on. They are called kidney dishes because of their shape – they can easily fit close in to a patient’s body. These examples are made from enamel and iron and were used at St Bernard’s Hospital in England, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum. The largest dish is 357 mm long, weighing 0.46 kg; the smallest is 198 mm long and weighs 0.18kg. One dish is marked ‘Kockmus’, which is the name of a Swedish company.

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A worn sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

A white kidney dish with a blue rim.

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

Small sausage-shaped khaki canvas sandbag, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1910-1950; Labelled H.M. GOVT.

Unopened four-ounce pack of absorbent lint in blue paper packet, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1948-1955; Inscribed "B.P.C. Quality. Absorbent lint. Prepared for use as a surgical dressing. Packed to comply with N.H.S. requirements"

Unopened packet of "Cestra" gauze swab dressings, from St. Bernards Hospital, made by Robinson and Sons Ltd., Wheat Bridge Mills, Chesterfield, 1930-1955; Inscribed "Surgical dressings. 'CESTRA'. Gauze swabs"

Blue cardboard box containing 16 ounces of short strand animal wool, by Leslies Ltd., London, England, 1940-1960. Formerly used at St. Bernards Hospital. Inscribed 'Animal wool. Short strand ...'.

Three unopened yellow packets of burn dressing, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; inscribed 'B.P.C. Burn Dressing Large STERILIZED'

Sterilized Burn Dressing, "B.P.C.", large. On the wrapper reads the Directions and the recommended storage.

Selection of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends.

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends, and a narrow channel along the strip. A black cable with a plug-like device running through the channel.

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A metal disc connected to an offset clip, from which screwed to a small blue fitting.

A wired equipment for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. Two insulated metal rods connected perpendicularly to a platic casing. On the casing, it reads "ECTRON", "MADE IN ENGLAND". A wire exposd from the broken end of the casing.

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.