Postcards from Tahiti A small booklet of postcards depicting illustrations of Tahiti. This booklet once belonged to Sir William Macewen. Charles George Spitz c. Unknown RCPSG 10/6/9/16 Gown A graduation gown with a yellow/gold hood. This gown was previously owned by Professor T.C. White. Thomson, Son & Wright Ltd., Glasgow c. 20th century 2016/2 Silver Medallion Photograph of a silver medal, likely used to represent the nobility. c. Unknown 2008/6 Archibald Goodall Prize A series of photographs of an Archibald Goodall Prize medal. c. Unknown 2008/7 Glasgow Dental Hospital Medal A photograph of a medal awarded to John Campbell in dental histology. D. Cunninghame, Medallist, Glasgow c. Unknown 2011/1 Medal An oval shaped medal of The Incorporated Glasgow Dental Hospital. Award made to John C. Thomson, for dental prosthetics, in particular crown and bridge work. Davis Duff & Son Ltd c. 1940 HD/1220 Medal An oval shaped medal of The Incorporated Glasgow Dental Hospital. Award made to John Barrie for dental anatomy and physiology. D. Cunninghame Ltd. c. 1926 HD/1222 Bronze bust of Mr Ian Alexander McGregor Bust of Mr Ian A. McGregor, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1984–1986). <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/067586feab5b451f8d33f6e8c7a10548/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> Archie Forrest c. 1986 <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1391" target="_blank"> Scan of Ian McGregor Bust</a> 2018/1 Scan of Queen Victoria Swaging Composition This scan is of a disc of extra hard swaging composition in the form of a Queen Victoria Commemoration Medallion. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/faba8829e5a64b01a04e3dbe9fb95e22/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/swaging-composition-faba8829e5a64b01a04e3dbe9fb95e22?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Swaging Composition</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/701" target="_blank">Swaging Composition</a> Scan of Carl Browning Bust Scan of plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning, who was holder of the Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919-1951. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/3b26bab70c1c4d64add90939878194c4/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/plaster-bust-of-professor-carl-browning-3b26bab70c1c4d64add90939878194c4?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/579" target="_blank">Plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning</a> Scan of GRI Gavel Casket This 3D scan depicts a wooden gavel casket in our collection, made from timber that was once in the Lister Ward at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/f2e6474f43484e37820761b5360e2ff7/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/gavel-casket-f2e6474f43484e37820761b5360e2ff7?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Gavel Casket</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/607" target="_blank">Gavel casket</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/609" target="_blank">Royal Faculty 350th Anniversary gavel</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/383" target="_blank">Mr James Lang AD 1878-1956 Master Craftsman in Wood</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1293" target="_blank">3D Scan of 350th Anniversary gavel</a></p> Asher Asher Medal in Laryngology and Rhinology Medal in blue presentation case, awarded to John S.F. Hutchison in 1942. Obverse: Globe surrounded by a laurel wreath, with ship above and The University of Glasgow Coat of Arms below. 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF ASHER ASHER MD 1856' is embossed around the edge of the medal. Reverse: View of entrance to Old College on High Street with '1910' below. The University's motto 'VIA, VERITAS, VITA' is embossed around the edge of the medal. Alexander Scott Ltd., Jewellers & Silversmiths c. 1942 2018/20 Letter and Coin A short memo about a patient who wished to exchange a Silver Jubilee Coin from 1977, to cover the cost of dental treatment that had been received. Claudius Ash, Sons & Co. Ltd c. 1900s HD/1137 Scan of GRI Mallet Oak Mallet with silver thistle decorative band round middle and inscription and hallmarked silver on top of base. Presented by Professor Morgan on the occasion of College's AGM of 1st December 2003. In red presentation box with purple lining. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/91b9bdeff71c4ca19ec0dbf753eb963d/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/glasgow-royal-infirmary-mallet-91b9bdeff71c4ca19ec0dbf753eb963d?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Glasgow Royal Infirmary Mallet</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/945" target="_blank"> Glasgow Royal Infirmary Mallet</a> 3D Scan of 350th Anniversary gavel Presentation/ceremonial gavel commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Carved decorations featuring elements from the College coat of arms, including the opium poppy, open lancet, Lion Rampant, coat of arms of Glasgow, lamp, open book, serpent, and College motto. The terminal end of the handle is carved in a thistle decoration. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/fa49d102b87040bea147f2cbaeb5672c/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/royal-faculty-350th-anniversary-gavel-fa49d102b87040bea147f2cbaeb5672c?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Royal Faculty 350th Anniversary gavel</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> c. 1949 <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/609" target="_blank">Royal Faculty 350th Anniversary gavel</a> 3D Scan of Hunter Medal Cast c. 1849 Plaster cast of William Hunter Medal, awarded to any life science student at the University of Glasgow for distinction in their field. William Hunter was born in East Kilbride in 1718, and was a famous physician of the 18th century. He studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and was taught by William Cullen, a former president of the RCPSG. He then moved to London for further training, eventually specialising in obstetrics. Hunter was one of the first male midwives in the UK, a practice which until then had been reserved for women only, and his publication "The Anatomy of the Gravid Uterus Exhibited in Figures" can be found within the College's library collection. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/540e138c7e724658bf1a028bb2af7c06/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/plaster-cast-of-william-hunter-medal-540e138c7e724658bf1a028bb2af7c06?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Plaster Cast of William Hunter Medal</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <div><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/280" target="_blank">William Hunter Medal</a></div> <div><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/281" target="_blank">Impression of William Hunter</a></div> <div><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/503" target="_blank">Portrait of William Hunter</a></div> <div><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/944" target="_blank">Long Calderwood</a></div> 3D Scan of Dog Collar c.1883 Dog collar that once belonged to Sankel of the Glasgow Eye Infirmary, part of the museum collection of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Sankel would go around the pubs of Glasgow and perform tricks to earn money for the Eye Infirmary. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/084affdcae2846d38cf8f996a9fa2c93/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/sankels-dog-collar-084affdcae2846d38cf8f996a9fa2c93?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sankel's Dog Collar</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/42" target="_blank">Sankel's Dog Collar</a> Fraser Reading Room Sign Sign, plastic with inscription "THE FRASER READING ROOM. THIS READING ROOM IS A GIFT FROM THE FRASER TRUST AND WAS OPENED BY HUGH FRASER 1ST MAY 1963." c. 1963 2003/76.12 Princess Alexandra Sign Sign, metal with inscription "THIS EXTENSION WAS OPENED BY H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA ON 18TH MAY 1979." c. 1979 2003/76.11 Maurice Bloch Lecture Theatre Sign Sign, granite with inscription "MAURICE BLOCH LECTURE THEATRE 1959." c. 1959 2003/76.10 S.S.Oriana Sign Sign, metal with inscription "H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT LAUNCHED S.S. ORIANA AT BARROW IN FURNESS 1959." c. 1959 2003/76.9 Princess Alexandra Portrait Sign Sign, metal with inscription, " H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT, PAINTED FOR S.S. ORIANA BY JUDY CASSAB 1960." c. 1960s 2003/76.8 Bloch Trust Sign Pictured here is a metal sign mounted on wood for the Maurice Bloch Lecture Theatre at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The white lettering reads ‘THIS LECTURE THEATRE WAS DONATED BY THE BLOCH TRUST AND OPENED BY SIR MAURICE BLOCH ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 1959.’ Sir Maurice Bloch (-1964) was the founder of the whisky blenders and brokers Bloch Brothers (Distillers) Ltd. Bloch sold the company in 1954 and later in 1956 set up the Maurice Bloch Trust. The trust hosted an annual lecture at the University of Glasgow, known as the Maurice Bloch Lectureship. c. 1959 2003/76.7 British Medical Association badge British Medical Association badge for the Chairman of the Central Ethical Committee. A round enamel coin picturing a coastal scene, inscribed 'Bournemouth, BMA, 1934', hanging from a blue ribbon. J. F. Gaunt, London c. 1934 2003/40.9.7 British Medical Association badge British Medical Association badge, enamel, metal and ribbon. Wm. Bruford and Son Ltd., England c. 1931 2003/40.9.6 British Medical Association badge British Medical Association badge, enamel, metal and ribbon Dingwall, Winnipeg c. 1930 2003/40.9.5 British Medical Association badge British Medical Association badge, enamel, metal and ribbon. J. F. Gaunt, London c. 1922 2003/40.9.2 Clinical Surgery Certificate Clinical surgery certificate, in leather-covered case, awarded to Charles D. Hawthorne for the Winter session of 1881-82 from The University of Glasgow. W & J Milne, Edinburgh c. 1880s 2003/40.9.1 Decorative Cup Decorative cup to commemorate the centenary of the Glasgow Eye Infirmary, 1824-1924. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/a4c4afbe4e294923b79cd5046152d4dc/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/decorative-cup-a4c4afbe4e294923b79cd5046152d4dc?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Decorative Cup</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> c. 1924 2003/77.26 Glasgow Eye Infirmary sign Sign from the Glasgow Eye Infirmary, c 1920s-c 1930s. c 1920s-c 1930s. 2003/77.70.2 Glasgow Eye Infirmary sign Sign placed above a bed or cot which had been endowed by a donor prior to the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS). The sign reads 'OLD SCOTS INDEPENDENT CHURCH BED 1933.' c. 1933 2003/77.70.5 Glasgow Eye Infirmary sign Sign placed above a bed or cot which had been endowed by a donor prior to the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS). The sign reads 'This bed has been endowed by; Mr William Shearer; 1 Kirklee Road Kelvinside Glasgow; in memory of his wife; the late Mrs Georgina Shearer; for the benefit of Journeymen Tailors; & Tailoresses in Glasgow; May 1922.' c. 1922 2003/77.70.4 Glasgow Eye Infirmary sign Sign from the Glasgow Eye Infirmary reading 'TO THE MEMORY OF MARGARET L. CHALMERS; MATRON OF THIS INFIRMARY; 1886-1922.' c 1920s-c 1930s 2003/77.70.7 Glasgow Eye Infirmary Poster Drawing Framed poster drawing, probably by William Campbell Nicolson, published between 1927 and 1937 to raise funds for the Glasgow Eye Infirmary. It was found at a jumble sale by Denis Rice of the University of Leicester, who passed it on to the Eye Infirmary. A letter to this effect, dated 1981, is included in the frame. The poster reads 'Help us to take them out of the shadow; The Glasgow Eye Infirmary; Office 171 West Regent Street' and pictures a young child with cloth wrapped around their head, covering their eyes. William Campbell Nicolson c 1927-c 1937 2003/77.60 "Monty" doll Stuffed toy alien called "Monty", given by Merck Sharpe & Dohme Ltd. to respiratory physicians to promote Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor antagonist used as an adjunct to inhaled steroids). <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1053">Merck, Sharpe &amp; Dohme Ltd.; 1953-; Pharmaceutical company</a> c. 1998 <br /><br /> 2017/1.44 Glasgow Royal Infirmary mallet Oak Mallet with silver thistle decorative band round middle and inscription and hallmarked silver on top of base. Presented by Professor Morgan on the occasion of College's AGM of 1st December 2003. In red presentation box with purple lining. R & W Sorley c. 1907 2016/1 A Head Study of Dr T.J. Honeyman Bronze bust of Dr Tom Honeyman. Tom John Honeyman graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1909. During the First World War he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps at Salonika and India, after which he returned to Glasgow to practice. In 1929 he had a change of career, becoming an art dealer. He moved to London to become the director of the Lefevre Gallery. He then became the Director of Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums in 1939, a post that he held until 1954. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/dc8ca2054ca449128164d24c13e46161/embed?autospin=0.2" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/dc8ca2054ca449128164d24c13e46161?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">A Head Study of Dr T J Honeyman</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1232">Schotz; Benno (1891-1984); Artist</a> 20th century 2015/41 72 BDA badge Past President's badge, Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch, British Dental Association c. 1974 2015/233 Glasgow Southern Women's Medical Society Block Block (to accompany gavel) with engraved silver plaque commemorating 50 years of the Glasgow Southern Women's Medical Society (1926-1976) c. 1976 2016/4.2 Glasgow Southern Women's Medical Society Gavel Gavel with engraved silver plaque commemorating 50 years of the Glasgow Southern Women's Medical Society (1926-1976) c. 1976 2016/4.1 Swaging Composition 1 disc of extra hard composition in the form of Queen Victoria Commemoration Medallion. Used in the manufacture of dental prosthetics. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/faba8829e5a64b01a04e3dbe9fb95e22/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/swaging-composition-faba8829e5a64b01a04e3dbe9fb95e22?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Swaging Composition</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> c. 1913 HD/1271 British Association of Urological Surgeons Medal British Association of Urological Surgeons Medal, in blue case. Belonged to Arthur Jacobs. On obverse; British Association of Urological Surgeons. On reverse; Peter J Reyer. E Hurry Fenwick. John Thomson Walker. In middle of reverse; Arthur Jacobs 1965 c. 1965 2004/4 David Yellowlees Medal David Yellowlees medal in leather-covered case. Dr David Yellowlees was the Physician Superintendent of the Glasgow Royal Asylum (Gartnavel) from 1874 to 1901. He also held the post of Lecturer in Insanity at the University of Glasgow from 1880. A controversial figure in his day, Yellowlees was an advocate for using restraint in certain patient cases at Gartnavel, despite the majority of asylums moving away from this method. c. 1901 2003/40.17 Glasgow Ex Ploughmen's Association Medal Glasgow Ex Ploughmen's Association Medal c. 1937 2003/66.6 King George VI Coronation Medal King George VI coronation medal designed by Percy Metcalfe. c. 1937 2003/66.3 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal King George V silver jubilee medal designed by Sir William Goscombe John, R.A. c. 1935 2003/66.2 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal Queen Elizabeth II coronation medal designed by Cecil Thomas. c. 1953 2003/66.4 William Macewen Medal Cast Cast for Macewen medal in surgery. On 7th March 1927, presentation by Dr J.A.C. Macewen of a medal in commemoration of the late Sir William Macewen to be presented annually to a candidate who, having received surgical training in a Glasgow hospital, obtains the highest distinction in surgery at the final examinations conducted by the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Edinburgh College. c. 1927 2003/20 Dr A.K. Bowman's CBE badge CBE badge in case. <a href="https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/rcpsg/data/gb250-126" target="_blank">Dr Alexander King Bowman</a> was created CBE in 1957 for his services to the NHS as Senior Administrative Officer to the newly created Western Regional Hospital Board between 1948 and 1959. 13 June 1957 RCPSG/126/2/1 Royal Faculty 350th Anniversary gavel Presentation/ceremonial gavel commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Carved decorations featuring elements from the College coat of arms, including the opium poppy, open lancet, Lion Rampant, coat of arms of Glasgow, lamp, open book, serpent, and College motto. On hammer faces: "1599"; "1949". At top of handle: "Non vivere sed valere vita". The terminal end of the handle is carved in a thistle decoration. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/fa49d102b87040bea147f2cbaeb5672c/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1219">Lang; James (1878-1956); Mr</a> c.1949 456 Hammer from Macewen's theatre Wooden surgical mallet/hammer. Silver plate on one face with engraving indicating the hammer was used in William Macewen's surgical theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary: "Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Founded 1792. Hammer from Sir William Macewen's theatre" <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/3c861c3e9d0a4cbe9e53922c960c508a/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> 19th century - 20th century 455 Gavel casket Gavel casket made using timber from the former Lister Ward of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (demolished 1924). An illustration of the original GRI building (demolished 1912) carved on the front. The handles on the sides are carved with the emblem and motto of the GRI. Emblem and motto of Clan Jardine carved on the back. Photograph inside the lid of Andrew and William Brown. Box contains hammer from Macewen's theatre (object number 455) and Royal Faculty anniversary gavel (object number 456). Silver plate on top of box: "Presented to the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on the 29th November, 1949, and to perpetuate the memory of Andrew and William Brown J.P., who as instrument makers to the Royal Infirmary served the great surgeons Lord Lister and Sir William Macewen, by Mr. Andrew Jardine, newphew of Messrs. Brown. This casket is made of timber from the Lister Ward of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Built 1859 - Demolished 1924." Carving on front of box: Image of the original GRI building; "The original Glasgow Royal Infirmary 1794-1912". Handles on sides of box: Thistle and serpent emblem of the GRI; "Auspice Caelo". Carving on back of box: Emblem and motto of Clan Jardine, "Cave Adsum"; "The founder George Jardine, Professor of Logic, Old College Glasgow". <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/f2e6474f43484e37820761b5360e2ff7/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1219">Lang; James (1878-1956); Mr</a> Hugh Kirkpatrick, Manufacturer c.1949 454 Medallic History of Medicine Book containing medals which represent significant individuals and developments throughout the history of medicine. c. 1900s 2003/61 Ballot Box Metal ballot box, used until recently at College meetings. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/6605b2d8da8b4d749c707620ae85b440/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> c. Unknown 1997/4.2 Plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning Plaster bust by Benno Schotz of Professor Carl Hamilton Browning (1881-1972). Browning was a Scottish bacteriologist and immunologist. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in medicine in 1907, taking up a position in 1908 as a lecturer in bacteriology under Professor Robert Muir. In 1911, he became the Director of the Clinical Laboratory at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. After the Great War, he was holder of the Gardiner Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919 until 1951. Professor Browning was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the College in 1958. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/3b26bab70c1c4d64add90939878194c4/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1232">Schotz; Benno (1891-1984); Artist</a> 1950 453 Royal Sanitary Association for Scotland badge Royal Sanitary Association for Scotland badge. gold and ribbon. c. 1927 2003/66.5 Commemorative Key Gold commemorative key presented to Sir Alexander Macgregor on 30th May 1952. c. 1952 2003/66.1 British Dental Association badge British Dental Association badge, enamel, silver and ribbon, in leather-covered case. c. 1964 2003/58 University of Glasgow medal University of Glasgow medal, metal, in leather-covered box. c. 1950s 2003/40.12 St. Andrew's Medal St. Andrews' medal, metal, in cardboard box. c. 1950 2003/40.10 Wax Seal Impression Seal impression, wax, in circular metal box, which represents the original coat of arms of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. c. 1800s 2003/38 Writing Desk Wooden writing desk containing quils, ink jars, and nibs. c. 1873 2003/80 Bellahouston Gold medal The Bellahouston medal, pictured here in a blue case, was awarded annually to medical and dental graduates of The University of Glasgow for the excellence of theses submitted for the degrees of MD, DDS and PhD. This medal was awarded to Andrew W. Kay MD. and depicts the University of Glasgow Coat of Arms surrounded by the latin 'OB EXIMIAM IN RE MEDICA SCIENTIAM' translating to 'Exceptional in Medical Science.' c. 1944 1998/12.2 Frans Cornelis Donders medal Frans Cornelis Donders medal c. 1800-1900s 2003/40.8 Impression of William Hunter Impression of William Hunter <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/540e138c7e724658bf1a028bb2af7c06/embed?autospin=0.2" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/540e138c7e724658bf1a028bb2af7c06?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Plaster Cast of William Hunter Medal</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> c. 1849 2003/40.2 William Hunter medal William Hunter medal in box. c. 1936 1998/12.1 William T. Gairdner medal William T. Gairdner medal, in leather-covered case c. 1940s 2004/2 Sir Gordon Gordon Taylor medal Sir Gordon Gordon Taylor medal in box. c. 1970 1998/12.4 John Anderson Medal John Anderson medal in leather-covered case. c. 1930 2003/40.16 William Harvey Medal William Harvey medal, metal, c 1823. Pictured here is an example of a William Harvey medal from 1823. The inscription reads, "William Harvey, born in Kent 1578, died in London 1657, Numismatic Series of Illustrious Lives". This medal was sold as part of a series to commemorate the life of the English physician, William Harvey. Harvey is most well-known for his description of the systemic circulation of the human body, which was the first accurate description of this system in history. Durand, France c. 1823 2003/40.6 Glasgow Eye Infirmary School of Nursing Badge Glasgow Eye Infirmary School of Nursing badge, enamel and metal, c 1960s. The Glasgow Eye Infirmary was founded in 1824. In 1874 it moved into purpose built accommodation in the West End of Glasgow at Berkeley St which, by the late 1880s, had over 100 beds. The Infirmary continued to run an outpatients department in the East End. In 1945 the Spencer Research Committee was formed with capital of over £12,000, to oversee research in the GEI. In 1971 the entire in-patient accommodation at Berkeley St was destroyed by fire. From 1948 to 1974 the Glasgow Eye Infirmary was under the Board of Management for Glasgow Western (later Western and Gartnavel) Hospitals. In 1974 it was placed in the Western District of the Greater Glasgow Health Board and in 1993 it became the responsibility of the West Glasgow University NHS Trust. It was transferred to Gartnavel Hospital in 1998. Unknown c. 1960s 2003/77.51 International Medical Congress Medal Medal for the Eleventh International Medical Congress, held in Rome from 29th March to 5th April 1894. An engraving on the reverse shows the arrival of Asclepius, the Greek God of Medicine who takes the form of a snake, into Rome. The International Medical Congress was a series of conferences that took place between 1867 and 1913. c. 1894 2003/40.7 St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medal St. Bartholomew's Hospital medal, metal, in leather-covered box, c 1923. On one side is the face of Dr William Harvey, the first physician to accurately describe and explain the workings of the cardiovascular system. On the other side is Rahere, who founded the St. Bartholomew Hospital in 1123. Unknown c. 1923 2003/40.11