Bronzes (Visual works)

Date: 1913

By: Ohlfsen-Bagge, Dorothea, 1867-1948; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: Objects-0542

Description: Artist(s) identified as Dorothea Ohlfsen-Bagge. A circular bronze plaque containing a profile head and shoulders portrait of Sir Edmund Barton, Prime Minister of Australia. The National Library of Australia holds a plaster version, the same size, of the same portrait. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Bronze, 271 mm (diameter) x ca 10 mm Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 2024. Previous reference: Curios-028-019. Previous title: Ohlfsen-Bagge, Dorothea, 1867-1948 :Edmund Barton, 1913. Dora Ohlfsen, Sydney..

Date: 1915 - 1967

By: Ewers, Raymond Boultwood, 1917-1998; Maxwell, Allan Cecil, 1889-1965

Reference: Curios-049-001

Description: A bronze medallion called the ANZAC Commemorative Medallion (in Australia) or the Gallipoli Medallion (in New Zealand). The obverse shows Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1893-1915, better known as 'Simpson' or 'the man with the donkey', helping a wounded soldier who is seated on the back of a donkey. (When Simpson was killed in 1915, the task of evacuating wounded by donkey was continued by a New Zealander, Pte. R.A. Henderson.) Beneath is a wreath of gum leaves. The reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand with the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation, and a fern wreath below. The medallion (not intended to be worn) is surmounted by St Edward's crown. The medallion is housed in a black leather box lined with purple satin and velvet. It is accompanied by a flier addressed to the recipient A C Maxwell, expressing the New Zealand government's appreciation of loyal service rendered in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915. The flier also bears the New Zealand coat of arms. The Australian citation has a different text Another Gallipoli Medallion, awarded to Sidney Clement (1892-1915), is housed at Curios-029-046; attributed to 'artist unknown' but can be reasonably assumed that the artist is also Raymond Ewers The bronze medallion was instituted in 1967 for award to Australian and New Zealand personnel who participated in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Allan Maxwell survived the War and lived until 1965 Quantity: 1 medal. Physical Description: Bronze medallion, 76 x 50 mm, in purple-lined black leather hinged box, 95 x 85 x 28 mm Provenance: Donation: Barrie Maxwell, Wellington, October 2013 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2252 - - Other material from the same donation is housed at MS-Group-2252, and in Ephemera and Oral History and Sound collections.

Date: ca 1900

By: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: Objects-0635

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Head and shoulders bust of William Shakespeare, a cloak or other drapery around his shoulders. Mounted on a square bronze plinth, with felt beneath. There are several sculptors named Revillon active, mostly in Paris, in the 19th century Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Recto - on plinth: Revillon inscribed in bronze Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Bronze, 145 x 100 x 75 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull? Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 2024. Previous reference: Curios-029-048. Previous title: Revillon :[William Shakespeare. ca 1900].

Date: ca 1700s

By: Kinsey, Joseph James (Sir), 1852-1936

Reference: Objects-0593

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Statue of a lion, with it's front paw resting on filigree ball. Made in China. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Sculpture, bronze, ca 210 x 170 x 140 mm Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 2024. Previous reference: Curios-029-009. Previous title: Artist unknown :[Chinese lion].

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: 1951

By: Socialist Unity Party (N.Z.)

Reference: Curios-009-016

Description: Oval badge with a stylised wreath around the edge, and a centre with raised lettering against blue enamel. The initials stand for New Zealand Waterside Workers' Union. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Enamel on bronze, 21 x 226 mm (oval) Transfers: Donated with 10 scrapbooks of newsclippings concerning the 1951 waterfront strike and membership cards for the Waterside Workers' Union.

Date: 1915 - 1967

Reference: Curios-029-046

Description: A bronze medallion called the ANZAC Commemorative Medallion or the Gallipoli Medallion. The obverse shows Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, 1893-1915, better known as 'Simpson' or 'the man with the donkey', seated on the back of a donkey. Beneath is a laurel wreath. The reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand with the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation, and a fern wreath below. The medallion (not intended to be worn) is topped by a crown. The medallion is housed in a black leather box lined with purple satin and velvet. It is accompanied by a flier addressed to the recipient S G Clement, 10/977, expressing the New Zealand government's appreciation of loyal service rendered in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915. The bronze medallion was instituted in 1967 for award to Australian and New Zealand personnel who participated in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Sidney Clement was killed at Chunuk Bair. Quantity: 1 medal. Physical Description: Bronze medallion, 75 x 52 mm. in purple-lined black leather hinged box, 95 x 85 x 28 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Betty Thomson, Waikanae, in 2006. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1553. - Other material from the same donation is housed at MS-Group-1553, and in Photographic Archive.

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: 1879

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd, 1836-1873; Wyon, Alfred Benjamin, 1837-1884

Reference: Curios-005-022

Description: Medal recto shows a female classical figure with a shield emblazoned with a coat of arms. She is holding up a wreath in front of the domed exhibition buildings. The verso shows a wreath of Australian flowers, and has inscribed the words: Julius von Haast, Ph.D, F.R.S. Other Titles - Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine For the Sydney Exhibition, Julius von Haast arranged an exhibit featuring around 1000 stone implements and kitchen middens found in Canterbury and Otago, the Chatham Islands and the Solomon Islands. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 78 mm diameter, housed in green cardboard box, velvet lined, 85 x 85 x 13 mm.

Date: 1850 - 1870

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Haast, Johann Franz Julius von, 1822-1887; Haast, Heinrich Ferdinand von, 1864-1953

Reference: Curios-029-011

Description: Identified as Dionysus from the grapes in the hair Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze statuette screwed to circular bronze base 280 x 110 x 110 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: 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: 1928

From: Carr, Edwin James Nairn, 1926-2003 : Collection

Reference: Curios-010-009

Description: Medal has a lyre on one side and an oak and laurel wreath or border on the other side. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal (bronze?) medallion, 53 mm diameter. Provenance: Donated by Mr Tony Carr, Sydney, from the estate of his half-brother Edwin Carr.

Date: 1872

From: Haast family: Collection

By: G Coates & Company

Reference: Curios-005-030

Description: Medal recto shows heraldic elements: the New Zealand coat of arms, an agricultural coat of arms, and a flax plant at top centre. The verso shows a tree fern, flank by a kiwi and a small moa, with a harbour scene in the background, with a Maori waka, two tree ferns and hills. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 65 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, 95 x 95 x 16 mm.

Date: 1879

By: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd, 1836-1873; Wyon, Alfred Benjamin, 1837-1884; Colenso, William, 1811-1899; Simcox family

Reference: Curios-016-006

Description: Medal recto shows a female classical figure with a shield emblazoned with a coat of arms. She is holding up a wreath in front of the domed exhibition buildings. The verso shows a wreath of Australian flowers. Other Titles - Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine. William Colenso Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 78 mm diameter, thickness 8 mm.. Provenance: The medal had at one time belonged to William Colenso (1811-1899).

Date: 1858 - 1859

By: Wyon, Benjamin, 1802-1858; Rofflin, (Mrs), active 1974

Reference: Curios-016-008

Description: Medal obverse shows a profile portrait head of Queen Victoria facing left, by Benjamin Wyon. The reverse shows a scene of shipwreck survivors attracting the attention of a lifeboat. This medal was awarded to George Edmonds for his part in saving life from the wreck of the "Admella" (wrecked on a voyage from Adelaide to Melbourne off Cape Northumberland, 6 August 1859). Inscription on leather case spells the recipient's name as "Edmunds". Other Titles - George Edmonds. Admella Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 59 mm diameter, thickness 5 mm, in leather case, 85 x 87 mm (base missing). Provenance: Presented by Mrs Rofflin, of Otaihanga.

Date: 1850 - 1870

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Haast, Heinrich Ferdinand von, 1864-1953; Haast, Johann Franz Julius von, 1822-1887

Reference: Curios-029-012

Description: Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze statuette screwed to globe on marble base 220 x 200 x 100 (figure) 45 mm diameter (globe) 70 x 60 x 60 (base). The figure's right arm and left wing are broken, presumably as in the original of which this is a copy.

Date: 1924

By: Brooklyn School (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Curios-030-064

Description: Curved bronze plaque with nail holes in each of its four corners, designed to be attached to a round post. The names of the committee are listed below the title words: J I Goldsmith, G W Slade, W Hatch, W Smith, G Read, A Turner, E Reid, W Webb, H Rubenstein, J H Whittaker. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze plaque, 220 x 180 mm, surface curved. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - 84-219; transferred to Curios Collection, Drawings & Prints, in 2003..

Date: 1971

Reference: Curios-018-007

Description: Medal produced to promote Menton and celebrate Mansfield's connection with it. On the obverse is the head of Katherine Mansfield, with her name and dates. On the reverse is a view of Menton, with the inscription "Menton, c'est un Paradis d'une aube a l'autre" [Menton is a paradise from one dawn to the next, a translation of the words of Katherine Mansfield]. In a maroon circular box. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze, 72 mm (diameter) x 5 mm (depth) Provenance: Donation: Triennial Katherine Mansfield meeting, Menton, October 1971, per Mrs Margaret Scott

Date: 1911

By: Kelvin and James White Ltd; Kinsey, Joseph James (Sir), 1852-1936

Reference: Curios-028-023

Description: An azimuth for taking bearings from the visible horizon Inscriptions: Inside lid, on printed label. Ink inscription from Davis to J J Kinsey Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze and glass, inside wooden box, 178 x 257 x 115 mm (box size) Provenance: Given to Sir Joseph Kinsey by J K Davis, from the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, originally presented by Lord Kelvin.