Silverwork

Date: 1924

By: Basham, Maud Ruby, 1879-1963; Meuli, Anne, active 2000; Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: Objects-0704

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Contains silver rose bowl with black stand, with a netting to hold blooms. The black base has a plaque inscribed "presented to Mrs. Basham by St Mary's Church members, Waipukaurau July 1924". The cup was likely pesented to Mrs Maud Basham when she left Waipukurau after six years, to go to Ngatea. She had taught music and choir, and organised entertainment groups in Waipukurau. See DNZB, vol 4, 1921-1940, page 36 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s) rose bowl. 1 object(s) base. Physical Description: Silver two-handled cup with wire-mesh for holding flowers, height 155 mm, diameter 160 mm, on detachable black stand 55 mm high. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 2024. Previous reference: Previous title: Curios-030-053. Artist unknown :[Silver rose bowl] presented to Mrs Basham by St Mary's Church members, Waipukurau, July 1924..

Date: 1949

By: South African War Veterans' Association of New Zealand

Reference: Curios-024-A-002

Description: A circular shape like a bottle with a neck, made of rimu, with a silver plaque attached to the side Inscriptions: Verso - (Around perimeter): S. A. W. V. A. Jubilee, 1899-1949. Also a silver mark Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Turned wood, with silver plaque, 162 x 67 mm (diameter)

Date: 1916

From: Various makers :World War I, Gallipoli and French war medals from the estate of J. G. Young, C. B. E., Director-General of the New Zealand Post Office, 1939-1945.

Reference: Curios-024-b-016-20

Description: A circular silver medal with a ring in the top. The obverse shows La Marianne, the symbol of France with helmet and sword and the words On ne passe pas [they shall not pass]. The reverse shows the gates of Verdun as a mediaeval castle, the word Verdun above and the date below Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, 26 mm diameter

Date: 4 March 1884

Reference: Objects-0599

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Comprises a silver trowel with ivory handle and engraved inscription. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: centre - Engraved inscription: "Presented to Sir W Fox, K C M G, on the occasion of his laying the top corner-stone of the YMCA building, Christchurch, 4 March 1884". Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Trowel, silver and ivory, 40 x 85 x 300mm. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-029-019. Previous title: Maker unknown :[Silver trowel] ; presented to Sir W Fox, K C M G, on the occasion of his laying the top corner-stone of the YMCA building, Christchurch, 4 March 1884. - [1884?].

Date: [1880]

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Stokes, Harry, active 1880

Reference: Curios-005-023

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of Queen Victoria. The verso shows a laurel wreath, with the motto "Vitam excolvere per artes" (Improve life through the invented arts) The rim is inscribed: Prof J von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S. - Fossils. Other Titles - Vitam excolvere per Artes; Improve life through the invented arts Haast exhibited a collection of fossils at the Melbourne Exhibition, 1880. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal, 54 mm diameter, housed in dark brown leather case, lined with blue velvet, 90 x 90 x 15 mm.

Date: [1882]

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: Curios-005-024

Description: Medal recto shows a female classical figure holding a wreath beside a tree fern or palm, and a box with scales. The verso shows a wreath of New Zealand flowers, and has inscribed the words: Awarded to Prof Dr J von Haast, F.R.S. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal, 65 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, lined in blue velvet, 95 x 100 x 20 mm.

Date: 1917

By: Findlay, John George (Sir), 1862-1929

Reference: Curios-006-011

Description: Ornate key, with a shield on the held end, inscribed to show the occasion of its use. Inscriptions: [Handle end]: [Title] Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, 127 x 39 mm (irregular)

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: 1963

By: Beaglehole, John Cawte (Professor), 1901-1971

Reference: Objects-0039

Description: Medal maker(s) not identified. Silver medal commemorating Captain James Cook's death in 1779 at Kealakekua Bay, Hawai'i.  In a small plastic box, formerly lined with green foam. The foam had deteriorated and has been removed Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Sterling (around edge); also initials F O beneath image of monument Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, 39 mm (diameter). Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-003-001 Previous title: Cook, James, 1728-1779 :Captain James Cook discovers Hawaii in 1778. Kona, Hawaii, 1963.

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: 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: 1956

By: Thomas Fattorini Ltd; Meuli, Anne, active 2000; Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: Curios-029-029

Description: The miniature version of the MBE, by Thomas Fattorini (Birmingham), shows Britannia seated, and is attached to a red bow, with grey borders. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Enamel inlay in metal, on badge 38 x 38 mm (irreg) pinned to ribbon, width 38 mm.

Date: 1939 - 1940

By: Bright, Diane, active 1998

Reference: Curios-003-039

Description: Silver-coloured plated teaspoon, with the end of its handle in the form of the Exhibition Buildings, including the tower. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver-plated teaspoon, 120 x 26 mm, with coloured insets on handle.

Date: 1934

By: Society for the Overseas Settlement of British Women; Townsend, Patsy, -2010

Reference: Eph-F-TOURISM-1934-01

Description: Silver badge shows a sailing ship in mid-ocean. The badge was issued to commemorate a trip by English schoolgirls to Australia and New Zealand in 1934. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver and enamel badge with clasp, 35 x 27 mm. Transfers: Other material from the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1969..

Date: December 1875

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Gori, Lorenzo, 1842-

Reference: Curios-005-021

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of a bearded man, inscribed by L Gori; words around the head are: R Museo di Fisica e Storia naturale di Firenze". Verso shows a laurel wreath inside which are the words: "Al Dr Julius Haast, Dicembre 1875" (To Dr Julius Haast, December 1875). Other Titles - Al Dr Julius Haast, Dicembre 1875 Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal, 52 mm diameter, housed in black leather case, with dark blue lining, size 78 x 77 x 15 mm.

Date: 1963

By: Luxford, Nola, 1895-1994

Reference: Curios-029-035

Description: Silver bowl presented to Mrs Dolberg. Inscriptions: [Title] Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver bowl with base, diameter 203 mm, height 94 mm, inscribed on outside, otherwise plain.

Date: 1977 - 1978

From: Alington family :[Assorted watercolours, lithographs, sketches and curios, either by or belonging to family members. ca 1833-1961]

By: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929-

Reference: Curios-042-011

Description: Shows Scout fleur-de-lys in filigree within octagonal frame, with embossed inscription 'Thanks badge'. On the reverse is engraved the initials A J P and STG SIL Other: The purpose of the Thanks Badge is the means of expressing the appreciation of the Scout movement to those who are not members, but who have been of service to the Scouts. Inscriptions: [On piece of accompanying paper, in pencil] Thanks badge presented to W H Alington by the Karori Scouts at the opening of the new Scout Hall at the top of Campbell Street in 1977 or 8 Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Octagonal gilt on silver badge, 22 x 15 mm (irregular), with pin fastener Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Other material from the collection transferred to Photographic Archive.

Date: 1915

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: Objects-0613

Description: Maker(s) not identified. A silver cup won by James Danger, Masterton Show, 18.2.[19]15. Bain's Buckjumping Championship. 1915. Contains text in two mandorla shapes on either side of the bowl. The handles come above the height of the bowl. Decorative patterns and borders. Title supplied by Library. James Danger, also known as Hemi Te Miha, is a nephew of Kaihau Te Whaiti and Mrs Eria Te Whaiti. Quantity: 1 curio(s) silver cup. Physical Description: Silver hand-beaten stemmed cup with handles, height 215 x 160 x 95 mm. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, September 2022. Previous reference: Curios-029-027 Previous title: Artist unknown :[Silver cup] won by J Danger, Masterton Show, 18.2.[19]15.

Date: 1840 - 1890

By: Adams, M (Miss), active 1972

Reference: Curios-019-001

Description: Three silver medals welded to form a long brooch, joined to show two reverses on the outside and the obverse in the centre. The reverse shows a sailing ship (the Aurora) in the harbour, with a Maori canoe and a rising sun beyond the hills, with text 'Wellington N. Z. January 22nd 1840'. It is signed "Ro" 1. The obverse shows ships at the wharves and wharf sheds of 1890, with text 'In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the colony, 1890. The clasp of the brooch is broken Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Welded silver medals, 23 mm (diameter) x 63 mm (joined length) x 2 mm

Date: 1936

By: Lewis, Eileen Winifred Constance, 1902-1976

Reference: Curios-010-006

Description: Inscribed silver Duke of Gloucester Cup with ornate handles, a miniature of that awarded to Mr R W A Lewis, when his chestnut gelding "Shy" won the race in 1936. Other Titles - Five years, Chestnut gelding Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver cup, 90 x 95 x 75 mm, on detachable wooden base, 83 x 83 x 40 mm. Total height 121 mm.