Stock No: 13141

One of five of Portland Stone Plaques removed from the facade of St Thomas' Hospital in London. Carved in the shape of a shield and centred by a serpent entwined round a staff representing the Rod of Asclepius, the ancient Greek symbol associated with healing and medicine.
The Hospital was moved from it's 17th century site in Southwark to Lambeth Palace Road across the River Thames from The Houses of Parliament where it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871.
Early 20th century. A pair with SNo 13141.
Weight: 276kg