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.