Seals (Impressions)

Date: 1880 - 1950

Reference: Curios-016-014

Description: Seal shows an "X" in the centre, with a striped background. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Oval metal seal, 20 x 28 mm, with small pointed metal handle, 30 mm.

Date: [ca 1800s-1900s]

From: General Assembly Library : Miscellaneous manuscripts

Reference: MS-Papers-10077-1

Description: Includes a typescript of ‘Journal of a journey from Nelson to the Port Cooper Plains’ (1850-1851) by Edward James Lee, and a typescript of ‘Wakapapa [sic] of Joseph Robinson with explanatory notes, etc’ (1940). Also included is a brief biography of Dr William Chapman, an early physician in Christchurch and a notice of indenture relating to Edward Corner, draper (1837). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description updated 12 July 2023 following information from a researcher.

Date: 1880 - 1950

Reference: Curios-016-016

Description: Seal with the words "Pitt's Island" on a background of horizontal lines. Other Titles - Pitt Island Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Oval brass seal, 22 x 30 mm, with a metal spike on the back making a total depth of 42 mm.

Date: 1876 - 1930

Reference: Curios-014-006

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text, with the words "The seal of the school commissioners" around the edge. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular iron seal, 48 mm diameter, set in oval iron plate, 65 x 105 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1900

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: Curios-014-007-1

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text around the edge. In the centre is a two-masted ship with sails furled, and the motto "Labor Omnia vincit" (Work overcomes all) below it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Cylindrical iron seal, 53 mm diameter, height 35 mm.

Date: 1910 - 1940

By: Smith, Stephen John, 1887-1948

Reference: Curios-006-022

Description: Inscribed brass stamp for making a seal, with German eagle crest, and wooden handle. Housed with its impression in red sealing wax. Other Titles - Imperial Governor of Samoa Inscriptions: (Engraved on stamp): [Title] Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Brass seal, 40 mm diameter, on turned wooden handle 100 mm long. Provenance: Estate of Stephen John Smith, 1887-1948.

Date: 1880 - 1950

Reference: Curios-016-012

Description: Seal shows title words and a coat of arms. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Oval brass seal, 29 x 25 mm, attached to lathed wooden handle, length 110 mm.

Date: 1876 - 1930

Reference: Curios-014-005

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text, with the words "The seal of the school commissioners" around the edge. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular iron seal, 48 mm diameter, height 30 mm.

Date: 1880 - 1950

Reference: Curios-016-013

Description: Seal shows title words. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular brass seal, diameter 27 mm, attached to wooden handle, length 100 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1900

By: New Zealand. Marine Department

Reference: Curios-014-007-2

Description: Seal shows an arrangement of text around the edge. In the centre is a two-masted ship with sails furled, and the motto "Labor Omnia vincit" (Work overcomes all) below it. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Circular iron seal, 53 mm diameter, set on iron plate 90 x 90 mm, height 53 mm (including rod attached to back of plate). Provenance: Donated by the Marine Department, Westport, in October 1962.

Date: 10 November 1630

By: Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Wellington (N.Z.)

Reference: MSR-54

Description: A charter or papal bull of Pope Urban VIII, issued at Praeneste [present day Palestrina], Italy, dated 10 November 1630. The letter is addressed to the apostolic vicar in the town and diocese of Venasca [possibly present day Venasque], France, authorising the establishment of a monastery of nuns in 1626, initially by a Nicolas Valletta. Payment of 8,000 ducats was made by the kingdom of Naples for its construction. Immediately below the seal are the signatures of Julianus Correttus and A. Theobaldus pro Magnus, with a third signature illegible. The following names are included on the verso: "Bernier", with a calligraphic initial by the scribe who drew up the charter, "A. Theobaldus pro Magnus" and "I. Ricci ep[?]". The summary of the document is signed "Vicarius apostolicus com". Opening line reads: "Urbanus episcopus servus servorum Dei Dilecto filio uicarie in Ciuitate et dioc ...". The lead papal bulla is stamped "VRBANVS PAPA VIII" [Pope Urban VIII]. Assistance in description provided by Professor Constant Mews (Monash University) and Fr David Barry osb (New Norcia Benedictine Community, New Norcia, Western Australia). According to Fr David Barry osb, Nicolas Valletta was originally charged to erect a College for the Society of Jesus, with the Jesuit priests accepting responsibility for celebrating two Masses each day for the testator. They did not accept this, so he then set about erecting a monastery of nuns in Venasca. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Monograph(s). Physical Description: Written in Latin text in ink on parchment within a decorative calligraphic border of foilage, fruits, and flowers, with lead papal seal (bulla) attached by string; 507 x 790mm. Provenance: Owned by Fr Michael Brennan. On his death in 1980 his effects were left to the Archbishopric. The charter was held by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Archives of Wellington until donation to the Library. Processing information: The charter had been stored folded (in quarters) for a long time, and received conservation treatment to flatten and relax the parchment.

Date: 3 September 1848

By: Hathorn, James George, 1826-1868

Reference: fMS-Papers-12362

Description: Certificate issued to James George Hathorn on his appointment to the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the East India Company on 3 September 1848. Signed by [Frederick?] Haines, Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Hugh Lord Gough. Gough's red wax seal is attached to the certificate. Letter from the donor providing biographical material about the Hathorn family and their connection to New Zealand to be found in the Manuscripts backfile. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing parchment certificate. Physical Description: Parchment certificate with letterpress and holograph text written in ink and a red wax seal mounted on a separate piece of parchment attached by means of a woven textile tape, 23.5 x 41.3 cm. Provenance: Donor Janet Scanlan is a descendant of James George Hathorn.

Date: [1760s-1854] - 1965 - [ca 2007]

By: Art + Object (Firm); Ellott, Gerald James, 1926-

Reference: ATL-Group-00685

Description: Comprises letters and baptismal documents relating to the missionary John Hewgill Bumby, the Bumby family, and the Wesleyan Mission. Also includes letter transcriptions, copies and relevant research papers of Gerald James Ellott. Bumby family papers date from London 1760s through to Auckland 1854. Research papers date from 1965 to 2007. Title supplied by Library. Related material at Library reference: MS-0411-0416 Arrangement: Delivered to Library in a large blue plastic folder with letters filed in plastic sleeves. Letter transcriptions and printed copies were interfiled with the original letters. The collection arrangement follows the order provided by Ellott. Quantity: 6 folder(s). Provenance: From auction catalogue: Gerald Ellott MNZM, postal historian purchased by him in the 1980s from Marcel Stanley OBE, a New Zealand Philatelist and Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand. Processing information: Papers rehoused in archival enclosures. Plastic folder not retained.

Date: [1920-1946], [2000s]

By: Murphy, Nigel Ralph, 1958-

Reference: MS-Papers-8020

Description: Includes prints taken from the various chops (ie Chinese seals) and other printing blocks held in the Doris Chung collection and drawings from the various medallions (from 90-246-4) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Work based on material from 90-246-4 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (includes photocopies)

Date: 1880 - 1950

Reference: Curios-016-015

Description: Seal impression shows a profile lion's head, with the initials "J.P." beneath (could be "F.P.") Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Impression 15 x 13 mm, in red sealing wax (approx 30 x 30 mm) on cardboard 75 x 80 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1969

Reference: Curios-016-019

Description: Stamp of the signature of politician, Henry Greathead Rex Mason, 1885-1975. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal stamp on wooden base, total 16 x 68 x 23 mm. Transfers: From the papers of Henry Greathead Rex Mason, MS-Papers-1751..

Date: [1679?]

From: Keetley family : Legal documents

Reference: MSI-Papers-5375

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss on vellum with seal

Date: [1911]

By: Dutton, John, active 1911

Reference: MS-0708

Description: Title continues: `...Two hundred and thirty four papes of ferns and twelve pages of leaves, by John Dutton, Woolston, Christchurch, November 1911'. Double-page impressions with brief introduction and index by Dutton who acknowledges help by Mr J B Armstrong. Source of title - Transcribed Created to assist people in identifying ferns following the development of a new process by Dutton by which both sides of ferns or leaves are taken at one operation Quantity: 1 volume(s) (255 leaves). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (20 cm; green buckram) Impressions of ferns

By: Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-

Reference: Curios-019-013

Description: Two side-by-side impressions in green sealing wax of a seal bearing a coat of arms Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Sealing wax, impressed, 54 x 33 mm (irregular)

Date: 1875 - 1900

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Haast family

Reference: Curios-014-004

Description: Seal owned by the Von Haast family. Engraving on the face of the seal shows the intials "V" and "H" intertwined" with a divided heart shape, beneath a crown. One the curved side are engraved the words: "Parkins & Gotto / 54 Oxford St London". Box has the same incription on its lid. Julius von Haast received a title of nobility in 1875, after which time the "von" could be added to his surname. This seal therefore dates from 1875 or later. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Iron cylindrical stamp, diameter 25 mm, height 23 mm, in screwtop cylindrical box of honey-coloured wood, diameter 42 mm height 43 mm.