Medals

Date: 1931 - 1981

By: Berry, Reginald George James, 1906-1979

Reference: Curios-017-006

Description: A depiction of A. H. Turnbull's house, Bowen Street, the first premises of the Alexander Turnbull Library and the first meeting place of the Royal Numismatic Society in Wellington in 1931. Issued to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the Society, 1931-1981. Other Titles - Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Copper medallion, 49 mm (diameter) in black leather box, 85 x 65 x 32 mm

Date: 1915

From: Williamson, James 1854-1942 :[Medals belonging to James Williamson. 1904-1935]

Reference: Curios-015-007

Description: Obverse shows a bas-relief "Divine disiuncta iunxit homo", showing a man and a woman in a cosmic setting. Reverse shows a bas-relief of victory palms framing the exhibition buildings. Quantity: 1 curio(s) in box. Physical Description: 1 silver medal, diameter 72 mm, in circular black lidded box diameter 79 mm, depth 20 mm. Provenance: Bequeathed to daughter of medallionist, Mrs A.McRae.

Date: 1854

By: Hart, Laurent Joseph, 1810-1860

Reference: Curios-006-015

Description: Obverse shows a bust of Sultan Abdul Medjid Khan surrounded by numerous shields and plaques. The reverse shows a winged Victory, seated, holding a wreath, inscribing a pyramid with the inscription: Victoire. Napoleon. 1854. La Mer Noire et la Danube seront libres. In the background, the dome and minareque; in the foreground, a serpent and an olive tree. Around, La France et l'Angleterre unies pour la defense du droit. Other Titles - Abdul Medjid Khan, Emperor of the Ottomans Other Titles - France and England united for the defence of rights; the Black Sea and the Danube shall be free. God wishes it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, diameter 74 mm, thickness 10 mm, in black leather case, 88 x 88 x 30 mm.

Date: 1888

Reference: Curios-003-021

Description: Medal, comemorating the centenial of the first European settlement of Australia. On the recto is a profile portrait of Captain Cook with a background of the Union Jack and the Australian flag; on the verso is a map of Australia, divided into New South Wales, Queensland, South, North and West Australia. The exterior of the medal is symetrical, but a wavy circular shape Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze, 42 x 37 mm

Date: 1849-[ca 1880s]

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: Objects-0125

Description: Made up of five medals held within a jewellery box. Manufactured by V. Mayer’s Söhne, Vienna. Medals presented to Sir Julius von Haast: Austria - Order of Franz Josef - Knight. Red cross and gold with "FJ" on the front and "1849" on the back. Italy. Order of the Crown of Italy - Knight. White cross with crown on centre front, and an image of a bird on centre back. Austria. Order of the Iron Crown - 3rd class. Damaged - only the suspension and crown are present. Originally showed a gold double-headed eagle. Saxony. Duchies of Saxe-Altenburg, Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Saxe-Meiningen. Ernst House order, Knight, second class. White cross with central green ring; silver crown on top and silver lion images at each corner between crosses. Germany. Order of Philipp / Hesse. Knight 1st class. White cross. Inscription on front: "Si Deus nobiscum quis contra nos". Inscription on back: "Ludovicus II Magn. Dux Hassiae Instit". Source: Press, Volume XXII, Issue 2868, 17 October 1874, p 3. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18741017.2.25 accessed 2 May 2023. von Haast, Heinrich . "The life and times of Julius von Haast", 1948. Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Arrived at Library within a jewellery box containing 6 medals with ribbons, one partial medal with ribbon and one ribbon. In 1874 the Emperor of Austria awarded Julius von Haast a hereditary nobility. According to "The life and times of Julius von Haast", by Heinrich von Haast (Wellington, 1948), the Austrian Order of the Iron Crown was presented in 1874 (see page 776), and the Order of the Crown of Italy was awarded in 1880 (see page 841). Quantity: 1 container(s). 7 object(s). Physical Description: Six medals on ribbons, one ribbon and jewellery box, 95 x 214 x 44 mm (box). Transfers: Separated materials at Objects-0126 and Objects-0127.. Processing information: Description changed March 2023 as part of the Objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-005-007/012. Previous title: Medals presented by the House of Hapsburg to Sir Julius von Haast. 1849-[ca 1880s]. One medal and one ribbon separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1942

From: Tompkins, Lilian Gladys, 1893-1984 : Collection

By: Tompkins, Lilian Gladys, 1893-1984; Tompkins, Gilda Kay, 1936-2018

Reference: Curios-003-040

Description: Art exhibition award presented to nurse Miss L G Tompkins while in Changi detention camp in Singapore; see her watercolour paintings held by the Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal plate of irregular shape nailed to circular wooden disk of diameter 80 mm.

Date: 1967

By: Lukesova, J, active 1960s

Reference: Curios-029-044

Description: The obverse bears of profile portrait of the Czech poet Petr Bezruc, whose work "Silesian songs" was translated by Ian Milner. The reverse is inscribed with the words: Docent Ian Milner, Nositel Ceny Petra Bezruce, 1967. Other Titles - Winner, carrier of the Petr Bezruc prize 1967 Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold-brown metal medal, diameter 72 mm, in red leather box, velvet-lined, 125 x 110 x 23 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Vincent O'Sullivan, 2006. Previously from James Bertram. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1526. - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1526.

Date: 1902

By: Juriss, Hector Colville Gordon, 1907-1993

Reference: Curios-004-008

Description: A silver medal suspended from a red ribbon, with a catch and buckle. The obverse shows a fireman, the reverse contains wording Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, 38 mm (diameter) on ribbon 58 x 32 mm Provenance: Possibly given to donor's grandfather

Date: 1886

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Wyon, Leonard Charles, 1826-1891

Reference: Curios-005-026

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of Prince Albert, son of Queen Victoria. The verso shows a wreath of oak leaves, around the words "Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886". Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 54 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, lined in blue satin and velvet, 77 x 77 x 17 mm.

Date: 1904

From: Williamson, James 1854-1942 :[Medals belonging to James Williamson. 1904-1935]

Reference: Curios-015-005

Description: One side shows an eagle with its wings spread above two dolphins and a scallop shell, with the text: Bronze medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The other side shows two classical female figures, with text around the edges: Universal Exposition, Saint Louis, United States of America, MCMIV. Quantity: 1 curio(s) in box. Physical Description: 1 bronze medal, diameter 65 mm, in red leather box 84 x 84 x 20 mm.

Date: 1871

By: Gibb, James (Rev Dr), 1857-1935

Reference: Curios-003-023

Description: Medal, with the school's crest on the obverse (the lion and unicorn supporting a crest with three castles. On the reverse is a Latin inscription: 'Jacobus Gibb, optime merito ... Schola Grammaticae Aberdonensis ... Id Octb.r MDCCCLXXI. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, 38 mm (diameter), with ring through top

Date: 1900 - 1980

By: Eisner, S, active 20th century; Brooklyn Scout Group (Wellington, N.Z.); Scout Association of New Zealand

Reference: Curios-024-a-008

Description: Shows wolf head (embossed) and wording CUBS USA. Housed with another button (Curios-24-a-007). Inscriptions: Verso - (Around circumference): S EISNER RED BANK N.J. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze button, 15 mm diameter, with loop shank. Provenance: Donated by Brooklyn Scout Group, 1989.

Date: 1925

From: Williamson, James 1854-1942 :[Medals belonging to James Williamson. 1904-1935]

By: Rae, Alice Ruth, 1903-1996; Williamson, James, 1854-1942

Reference: Curios-015-008

Description: Obverse shows a bas-relief by P.M. of a gleaner, and a couple in profile holding agricultural tools and a model of a house. Reverse shows a bas-relief portrait bust of King George V. Quantity: 1 curio(s) in box. Physical Description: 1 bronze medal, diameter 52 mm, in red leather hinged box, 77 x 77 x 22 mm. Provenance: Bequeathed to daughter of medallionist, Mrs A.McRae, Wellington, the donor to the Library in 1985

Date: 1859

By: Rofflin, (Mrs), active 1974

Reference: Curios-016-009

Description: Medal obverse shows a beach scene with men hauling a lifeboat ashore, with the wrecked ship offshore to the right. Other boats are passing in the distance, and above there is an anchor and scroll with the words "Hope to the last". Reverse shows the inscription to George Edmonds, an oak and laurel wreath, and light shining from an eye in the sky (probably divine providence). Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal, 52 mm diameter, thickness 4 mm. Provenance: Presented by Mrs Rofflin, of Otaihanga. Transfers: To Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1851

By: Wyon, William, 1795?-1851; Hunt, Frederick Knight, 1868-1945; Hunt, Cecilia Appelina, 1845-1932

Reference: Curios-005-027

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of Albert, consort of Queen Victoria. The verso shows a wreath of laurel leaves, around the words "For service". The medal appears to have been presented to James Glaisher, the father of Cecilia Appeline Glaisher, wife of Frederick Everard Hunt. James Glaisher was the maternal grandfather of Frederick Knight Hunt, amongst whose papers this medal came to the Library Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 49 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, lined in white satin and purple velvet, 80 x 80 x 13 mm.

Date: 1950

By: Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand

Reference: Curios-003-018

Description: Rectangular medal, set into black velvet in a black leather-covered display box. The medal is engraved and has an embossed view of Melbourne, with church spires dominating the skyline Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold, 49 x 38 mm

Date: 1849-[ca 1880s]

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: Objects-0125-5

Description: Manufactured by V. Mayer’s Söhne, Vienna. Comprises one medal presented to Sir Julius von Haast, possibly between 1870 and 1887. State of Hesse, House Order of Ludwig, Knight, 1st class. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Arrived at Library within a jewellery box containing 7 medals and one ribbon. Quantity: 1 object(s).

Date: 1990

From: [Three dimensional curios in the Ephemera Collection]

By: Wellington Coin Club

Reference: Eph-014

Description: Commemorative coin to mark the 150th anniversary of the Wellington Coin Club has the Kirkcaldie & Stains crest on one side. The woven brand tag shows the Kirkcaldie and Stains logo in gold on black. Quantity: 2 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal medal in green hinged box, 75 x 57 x 28 mm; black and gold woven brand tag 100 mm. Provenance: Donated by Kirkcaldie & Stains, ca 1990.

Date: 2007

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

By: Ellis, Robert, 1929-

Reference: Objects-0905

Description: Silver medallion designed by the artist Professor Robert Ellis. Circular disc shows on the obverse the coat of arms of the University of Auckland and motto in Latin, "Ingenio et labore". The reverse shows a koru design. Held within a lined blue box. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular silver medallion, diameter 70 mm, thickness 5 mm, in navy blue hinged box, 90 x 85 x 20 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1976. Processing information: "Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-046-002. Previous title: The University of Auckland New Zealand. Ingenio et labore / Alumni Award Judith Binney, 2007.

Date: 2011

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: Objects-0907

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Circular disc shows on the obverse the school emblem featuring the 'Lion Rampant', with 'Epsom Girls Grammar Founders Award' engraved around it. The reverse is undecorated but with Dame Binney's name and the year the medal was awarded engraved. Posthumously awarded. The medal was awarded in September 2011 to Dame Binney, who died in February that year. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold-plated medal on a ring, diameter 40 mm, thickness 2 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1976. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-046-004. Previous title: Maker unknown :Epsom Girls Grammar School Founders Award / [posthumously awarded to] Judith Binney. 2011.