Coombe Lodge VAD Hospital auction of contents 1919

After the closure of Coombe Lodge Hospital , G B Hilliard, who were local auctioneers auctioned the furniture used at the hospital on 1 May 1919.

The items help give us a picture of life in the hospital.

Items for sale included

38 Iron Bedsteads and bedding

3 Wardrobes , Chest of Drawers, Dressing tables, Washstands.

2 Large linen cupboards

Other bedroom appointments

Large quantity of linen, blankets etc

Oak dining room table

Antique and other occasional chairs

Oak writing cabinet

Carpets, rugs and linoleums

Oak gate-leg table

Rosewood and inlaid card tables

Mirrors

Chesterfield

Oak hall table

Carved oak chest

4' 6" Walnut bookcase

4' Oak dresser

Dinner wagon

Oak cabinet dated 1711

Full compass piano in rosewood

Half sized billiard table by W T Burgess

Large quantity of mugs, basins, kitchen utensils and numerous other effects.