George, Saint, -303 - Art

Date: 1400 - 1979 - 1499

From: [Various artists] :Postcards depicting illuminated manuscripts and a frontispiece from the Sir George Grey Collection, Auckland Public Library. 1979

Reference: E-278-q-086

Description: A page from an illuminated manuscript showing St George in a suit of armour, holding a shield emblazoned with a red cross on a white background, and astride a white horse. The dragon is dead on the ground, having been slain by St George's lance. Behind him is a princess with an animal on a leash (kid or dog), and in the distance a towers and houses. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 152 x 102 mm

Date: 1951

From: [Whitefriars Glass Works] :[Six designs for stained glass windows for New Zealand churches. 1940-60s].

By: James Powell & Sons (Firm)

Reference: C-129-029

Description: Shows three-panelled pointed-arched window in later Gothic revival style with white glass background. The central window shows St Michael slaying a dragon, above Joshua in regal dress, and the crest of the airforce, with "Per ardua ad astra" below. The left panel shows Saint holding helmet and spear , above Gideon in armour, and the crest of the army below. The right panel shows Saint Nicholas holding a sailing ship, above David with his harp, and the crest of the navy below. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - 9386/197 1951 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 3 panels stuck to card, 535 x 269 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's London auction 28.5.1997, lot 92.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-06

Description: Shows the motif of St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows sailboats on a stretch of water with mountain background. The title lettering has sprigs of manuka between text strips. Other Titles - Whitcombe & Tombs Limited Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 54 x 362 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-07

Description: A label for a four-sided tin of meat. Shows the two larger panels (for the larger sides of the tin) incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 120 (sight) x 340 mm (slightly curved).

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-08

Description: A label for a four-sided tin of meat. Shows the two larger panels (for the larger sides of the tin) incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 117 x 355 mm (slightly curved).

Date: 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-001

Description: Three-part image, with small symbols of a crown, the Scout fleur-de-lis, and a tui in the left window; St George and the Dragon in the central window, and Alpha and Omega, the Scout fleur-de-lis, and an acorn in the right window. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Roy Miller / maker Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 277 x 402 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1900 - 1913

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to meat, the meat industry, cookery. 1900-1919]

By: St. George Preserving & Canning Company Ltd; Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-A-MEAT-1900-02

Description: Label for packaging containing German sausage. The label states that the products of the company have won sixty awards, and that this product is "guaranteed perfectly pure of the finest material and free from all sinews and indigestable matter". Company logo at the left shows St George on horseback slaying a dragon. The word "German sausage" appears on an ornately bordered scroll. Likely to have been printed prior to 1914, when many "German" products changed their product descriptions. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 130 x 230 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Antipodean Books Maps & Prints, Garrison NY, in 2014.

Date: 1940 - 1960

Reference: Eph-C-FOOD-1940/1960-02

Description: Can label shows a circular inset with the St George and dragon logo of Irvine & Stevenson's St George brand. Another circular inset shows a group of fruits. The background colour is dark blue, and the label was used for wrapping around a 7lb tin of nectarine jam Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screen print on label, 134 x 512 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diane Woods, Wellington, in 2012.

Date: 1947

By: Garrard and Company Ltd

Reference: Curios-010-003

Description: The KCMG medal is an enamelled seven-point star with an enameled central circular image of St George on horseback fighting a dragon. The Star and Badge of the Order feature the cross of St George, the Order's motto, and a central image of the archangel St Michael holding a flaming sword and trampling upon Satan. Sir H F O'Leary was appointed chief justice of New Zealand on 12 August 1946 and in 1947 was made a KCMG. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Two gold, silver and enamel medals, one a star-badge of diameter 80 mm, and the KCMG of diameter 60 mm, suspended from gold crown and ribbon. In black leather case with gold lettering (K.C.M.G.), 225 x 98 x 35 mm. Provenance: Presented by the estate of Sir H F O'Leary, on 29 May 1957.

Date: 1918 - 1920

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: McMillan, William, 1887-1977

Reference: Curios-029-043-1/2

Description: Two medals designed by William McMillan: the British War Service medal 1920, and the Victory medal 1919. The British War Medal is silver and shows the head of King George V on the obverse and St George on horseback crushing the shield of the German eagle. The rim is inscribed: 3/3576 Pte. J L Moore, N.Z.E.F. The Victory medal is yellow bronze and shows Athene Nike or Victory on the obverse, and a wreath on the reverse, with the words: The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919. The rim is inscribed: 3/3576 Pte. J L Moore, N.Z.E.F. Both housed in small cardboard boxes, each 88 x 62 x 10 mm. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - W McM Quantity: 2 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal and yellow bronze medal, both 37 mm diameter, with ribbons. Inside individual cardboard boxes within linen drawstring bag inscribed with Moore's rank and serial number.

Date: 1888

From: Various artists :[Chromolithographs and photogravures of Italian Renaissance paintings. London, Arundel Society, 1888-1895].

By: Greve, Wilhelm, active 1887-1894; Carpaccio, Vittore, 1455?-1525?

Reference: D-003-028

Description: A young Saint George pouring water on the heads of a king and princess. Several men both in turbans and robes, and in European clothing observe the scene Inscriptions: Verso - Pencilled inscription of text from Arundel Society in an unknown hand Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 375 x 754 mm glued to board 386 x 760 mm

Date: 1925 - 1930

From: Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961 :[Designs for leadlight windows, ca 1925-1961]

By: Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961

Reference: A-448-001

Description: Design for a leadlight window over four panels, depicting Christ offering a crown to a medieval knight (possibly St George, as his shield is white with a red cross) who kneels before him. The panels to the left and right have decorative panes; the left shows the Holy Spirit within a wreath; the right shows another bird, probably a stork, protecting its chicks in their nest. Stamped on verso of design: [Roy] Miller Studios, Stained Glass Artists, 51 Leith St, Dunedin PO Box 32 Extended Title - And Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on three sheets of paper, 260 x 425 mm Provenance: Donation: Frederick Ellis, Inglewood, 2011

Date: 1888 - 1894

From: Various artists :[Chromolithographs and photogravures of Italian Renaissance paintings. London, Arundel Society, 1888-1895].

By: Greve, Wilhelm, active 1887-1894; Pisanello, Antonio di Puccio Pisano, 1395-1455

Reference: D-003-026

Description: A young Saint George dismounting from his horse, while the princess stands in profile on the right Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 460 x 699 mm

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-09

Description: A label for a four-sided tin of meat. Shows the two larger panels (for the larger sides of the tin) incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 117 x 350 mm (slightly curved).

Date: 1890 - 1940

Reference: Eph-B-FOOD-1940s-01

Description: Shows Father Christmas in sleigh and with four reindeer, flying along to deliver Christmas puddings. In an inset, a maid carries a plate of flaming plum pudding, with holly on top. The St George logo is at the right, showing St George fighting the dragon. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 117 x 307 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 1997.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-02

Description: Shows for each side of tin, the two larger panels incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Mills, Dick & Co. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 138 x 340 mm (slightly curved). Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 1997.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-03

Description: Shows for each side of tin, the two larger panels incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Mills, Dick & Co. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 115 x 352 mm (slightly curved). Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 1997.

Date: 1890 - 1940

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-01

Description: Shows for each side of tin, the two larger panels incorporating insets of a circular motif showing St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows a background of a lake surrounded by hills, with cabbage tree and ferns. One panel shows native clematis. The style is late Victorian. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 138 x 340 mm (slightly curved). Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 1997.

Date: 1940 - 1960

By: St. George Preserving & Canning Company Ltd; Atkinson's Books (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-FOOD-1940/1960-01

Description: Shows a circular inset with the St George and dragon logo of Irvine & Stevenson's St George brand. Another circular inset shows a group of fruits. The background colour is dark blue, and the label was used for wrapping around a 7lb tin of jam. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on label. Physical Description: Screen print on label, 134 x 537 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

Reference: Eph-B-FOOD-1950s-01

Description: Shows Father Christmas in sleigh and with four reindeer, flying along to deliver Christmas puddings. In an inset, a maid carries a plate of flaming plum pudding, with holly on top. The St George logo is at the right, showing St George fighting the dragon. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 105 x 335 mm (slightly curved)