Visual works or portions of works fashioned in silver, especially fine, decorative work.
Silverwork
Silver rose bowl presented to Mrs Maud Basham
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..
Maker unknown :South African War Veterans Association. Jubilee, 1899-1949.
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)
Maker unknown :Verdun. 21 fevrier 1916. On ne passe pas [Medal, 1916]
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
Silver and ivory trowel presented to Sir William Fox
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?].
Stokes, Harry, active 1880: Melbourne International Exhibition MDCCCXXX. Prof J von Haa...
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.
New Zealand International Exhibition 1882: Medal awarded to Prof Dr J von Haast, F.R.S.
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.
Artist unknown :[Silver key to] Wairoa Nurses Home, opened by the Hon John Findlay, 13t...
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)
Maker unknown :[Medal given to James Gibb, dux of the upper form, Aberdeen Grammar Scho...
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
Silver medal commemorating Captain James Cook
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.
[Medal]. Awarded to George Edmonds by the Victorian colonists for heroic exertions in s...
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 -.
University of Auckland New Zealand Alumni Award
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.
Thomas Fattorini (Birmingham). M.B.E. presented to Mrs Maud Basham 1956 (miniature vers...
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.
New Zealand Centennial Exhibition (1939-40 Wellington) :Centennial exhibition [spoon] /...
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.
Society for the Overseas Settlement of British Women :S.O.S.B.W. Schoolgirls' overseas ...
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..
Museo di Fisica e Storia Naturale (Florence, Italy): Silver medal awarded to Sir Julius...
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.
[Dolberg, Nola Luxford] 1897?-1994 :[Silver bowl], Town and Country Fine Arts Club Awar...
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.
Maker unknown :[Thanks Badge presented to W H Alington by Karori Scouts at the opening ...
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.
Bain's Buckjumping Championship cup won by James Danger
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.
Maker unknown :Brooch made of three Jubilee medals commemorating the founding of Wellin...
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
Artist unknown :Miniature of the Duke of Gloucester cup won by Mr W A Lewis Ch.G. "Shy"...
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.