Social & Cultural History

Adz
2013.400.129
Adze
Stone adze head, recovered in 1973 in Reikorangi, during the construction of a rural airstrip.... View Full Record
Adz
2013.400.128
Adze
Argillite stone adze head, recovered in 1973 in Reikorangi, during the construction of a rural airstrip.... View Full Record
Adz
2013.400.127
Adze
Argillite stone adze head, recovered in 1973 in Reikorangi, during the construction of a rural airstrip.... View Full Record
Agate
2012.020.115
Agate
Clear agate with reddish/brown tinges. Origin unknown but possibly from the north of the north island, New Zealand.... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2014.700.118
Fire Brigade Life Member Badge
Metal lapel pin of the United Fire Brigades Association. Bears a fire fighter holding a hose flanked by two crests and the letters 'NZ'. Stippled edge around which are the words 'UNITED FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION' The bottom of the badge has a... View Full Record
Bag, Doctor's
2014.700.120
Gladstone Bag
Leather Gladstone Bag. Features metal clasp with lock and side arms that swivel down to keep ends of bag closed. Fabric lined, with two pockets. Belonged to E E Cakebread.... View Full Record
Barometer
2014.700.119
Barometer
Wooden and brass barometer made by SYREM. Hole in centre of face shows inner workings. Needle points to one of "Stormy Rain Change Fair or Very Dry Has a plaque attached with the following inscription: Waikanae Bowling Club Winner Aggregate Four... View Full Record
Belt
2012.102.101
Championship Belt
Long strip of leather divided by a buckle. A further strap of leather extends from under the buckle giving three distinct lengths of leather. 50mm wide and 900mm long. Mounted on the leather straps are silver metal plaques. Two ornamental plaques... View Full Record
Bone
2013.400.142
Whale Bone, Rib
Rib bone from a whale.... View Full Record
Bone
2013.400.141
Whale Bone, Rib
Rib bone from a whale.... View Full Record
Bookmark
2013.400.189
Bookmark
Blue satin bookmark for a bible. Bears a colour picture of a young boy Jesus, and the words in red and blue cross stitch "Abide in Me" on a stiff cream fabric. The motif is attached to the satin with hand stitching which also creates a pleat at the... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2012.202.001
Bottle
Glass bottle of medicine type.... View Full Record
Box, Jewelry
2013.020.009
Jewellery Box
Silver Jewellery Box with hinged lid. Probably silver plated. Ornate flower pattern on lid and around body, has four feet. Interior lined with yellow velvet. Contains a music movement (player) which is wound by a handle underneath the bottom of t... View Full Record
Box, Money
2013.400.133
Money Box
Rectangular money box with hinged lid, key hole and handle. Added decoration to lid - white leaves and purple decal with spots. Internal removable component with two hinged compartments separated by handle.... View Full Record
Box, Money
2013.400.132
Money Box
Rectangular money box with hinged lid, key hole and handle. Gold trim on lid.... View Full Record
Box
2011.020.079
Soap Box
Jabon Maja Myrurgia Soap Box from Barcelona, Spain.... View Full Record
Bugle
2014.020.003
Bugle
Round brass bugle (horn), with tassled orange cord. Date unknown. This type of bugle was often used in hunting.... View Full Record
Chest, Sea
2013.400.152
Travel Chest
Wooden travel chest used for transporting personal items on sea voyages. Rope handles, metal hinges, metal hinged latch and lock evident but clasp missing. Labelled 'R Port' on front side - belonged to Robert Port. Interior of chest is lined with n... View Full Record
Churn
2011.020.002
Butter Churn
Wooden butter churn ... View Full Record
Clock
2012.101.001
Clock
Gilt faced black clock with lion face handles. Rectangular marble case. Round dial with cream ring and recessed centre to show escapement. Black hands and roman numerals with decorated gilt border and a round glass door. Made by Ansonia Clock Co, N... View Full Record
Club
2013.400.131
Patu Muka/Flax Pounder
Stone Patu Muka or flax pounder. Used by early Maori people to pound the inner part of the flax leaves after they had been soaked, prior to using the fibres for weaving. Recovered in 1973 in Reikorangi, during the construction of a rural airstrip.... View Full Record
Cup
2013.213.001
NZR Cup
New Zealand Railways Refreshment room cup. White with blue logo - N.Z.R. underneath blue crown. Underneath of cup has 'New Zealand' imprinted.... View Full Record
Fishing Fly Collection
2011.400.045
Fishing Flies
Leather Bound book of fishing flies, with alternate paper and felt pages.... View Full Record
Glass, Opera
2013.020.008
Opera Glasses
Opera glasses, silver and brass frame. Embossed exterior of unknown material, in flower pattern, dark grey on light grey.... View Full Record
Glass, Opera
2013.020.007
Opera Glasses
Opera glasses, silver and brass frame, mother of pearl overlay on sides. One lens is missing. Telescopic handle. No makers mark.... View Full Record
Gramophone
2013.020.011
Gramophone
"His Masters Voice" brand gramophone, made by The Gramophone Company Ltd Hayes, Middlesex, England (1897 - 1931). "Close Lid Whilst Playing". Interior label reads: Est 1883 The Bristol Piano Co Ltd. Branches Throughout New Zealand. [The Bristol... View Full Record
Hat
2014.020.002
Lemon Squeezer Scout Hat
Khaki coloured 'Lemon Squeezer' Hat with leather band. Front of hat has a badge with the letters 'R S' which was for 'Roving Scout', making this a Scout hat (rather than a military one). There are two vent holes on each side of the hat. There are a... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2014.020.004
Handkerchief
Square silk handkerchief. Decorated in colour with the flags, coats of arms and anthems (including the musical notes) of England, France, Russia and Belgium. The words to all anthems are written in English. Atop each anthem in an oval is a picture... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2018.020.035
Handkerchief
Square white handkerchief, possibly silk with 16 portraits in sepia tone surrounded by a leaf pattern and bow in orange. The names underneath each portrait have faded but include King George V of Great Britain, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, King Umbert... View Full Record
Inkwell
2012.400.051
Travelling Ink Well
Metal travelling ink well with leather casing and two hinged lids with catches. The receptacle for the ink is made of glass. The top of the inner lid has a crest featuring a double headed bird, an anchor and a snake, and the letters 'KKA' and 'PRIV... View Full Record
Inkwell
2012.400.050
Ink Well
Ornate brass double ink well holder with two ceramic inkwells. There are lids to cover the ink wells and a space for the nib pen. The top of the holder is adorned with a head and face.... View Full Record
Iron, Curling
2013.020.010
Curling Iron
Five pronged metal curling iron with wooden handle, used for curling hair. The prongs are hinged in the centre, three prongs on one side and two pronge that fit between them on the other. Wooden handle. Irons were heated over a fire and then appli... View Full Record
Machine, Sewing
2013.020.004
Child's Sewing Machine
Child's Singer Sewing Machine. Made in USA.... View Full Record
Packet
2011.020.077
Gelatine Packet
Davis Gelatine Packet, 2oz.... View Full Record
Packet
2011.020.076
Whole Chillies
King whole spices packet of whole chillies, made by Lane Latimer Limited, Dunedin.... View Full Record
Pen, Dip
2012.400.052
Dip Pen
Dip pen with black wooden shaft, cork around wood at nib end and metal nib.... View Full Record
Pin, lapel
2013.020.003
Lapel Pin
Pin/lapel badge for New Zealand v Australia Rugby c1940. Has a silver fern in the centre with the letters N.Z. New Zealand Australia Rugby in surrounding edge. There would have been a ribbon attached but this is missing.... View Full Record
Pipe
2013.400.156
Clay Smoking Pipe.
White clay smoking pipe. Has the letters T and D on the bowl, the number 78 on the shaft along with 'W. White', on the other side of the shaft is 'Glasgow'. This pipe was made at the Whites Pipe factory in Glasgow Scotland. The letters 'TD' may... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.019
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Wooden pipe with round vulcanite stem. Manufacturers mark: Kommerling Special, Made in Austria. The bowl is made from a scooped out tree branch, with the exterior bark left as is, possibly made of Cherrywood. Belonged to Peter Field, of 'Tini Far... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.018
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Wooden pipe with round vulcanite stem. Manufacturers mark: ROPP Made in France. The bowl is made from a scooped out tree branch, with the exterior bark left as is, possibly made of Cherrywood. Belonged to Peter Field, of 'Tini Farm, Waikanae'. Th... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.017
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Smoking pipe, dark wooden bowl with curved stem attached by metal collar. Maker's mark is K8 Peterson's. Belonged to Peter Field, of 'Tini Farm, Waikanae'. The 1000 acre Tini Farm was located on the south side of the Waikanae River. ... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.016
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Ornate pipe with plastic stem. No maker's mark. Cream coloured hand carved bowl made of unknown material (possibly resin). The bowl features leaves and grapes inside ovals and amidst swirls. Belonged to Peter Field, of 'Tini Farm, Waikanae'. Th... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.015
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Wooden pipe with square vulcanite stem. Manufacturers mark: COMOY'S Grand Slam. A small metal staple through the stem is visible. The bowl is squat and has two grooves around the circumference of the largest area (this shape is known as the 'bulld... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2014.020.014
Peter Field's Smoking Pipe
Wooden pipe with vulcanite stem. Manufactured by Lowe & Co of London. The bowl is of smooth wood, and the shape and materials date it to late 1950s or early 1960s. Belonged to Peter Field, of 'Tini Farm, Waikanae'. The 1000 acre Tini Farm was lo... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2013.400.130
Clay Smoking Pipe
Smoking pipe made from white clay. Recovered in 1973 in Reikorangi, during the construction of a rural airstrip.... View Full Record
Plaque
2012.400.041
Decorative Plaque
Wooden framed plaque with the inscription "Ask, and it shall be given to you Matt. 7. 7" accompanied by a rural scene of buildings, animals and people.... View Full Record
Plate, Commemorative
2013.213.002
Commemorative Plate
Plate commemorating the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum, 15th October 1978. Decorated with a drawing of the museum building as it was in 1978, surrounded by a circular border, with 18 coats of arms of the different divisions o... View Full Record
Quartzite
2012.020.114
Opals
Opals x 3, uncut (rough). Origin unknown but most likely from Australia.... View Full Record
Seal
2012.400.039
Seal (Family)
Port family seal, used for imprinting on hot wax to seal a letter. Handle and outer is made of a dark wood, the impression is made of a hard substance similar to marble. The image is of a dove with a branch in its beak, standing atop two hearts nes... View Full Record
Separator, Cream
2011.020.010
Cream Separator
Metal Alfa Laval Cream Separator, made in Sweden. ... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.052
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon with metal surround... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.053
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon, blue.... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.051
Soda Siphon
Glass soda siphon ... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.054
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon.... View Full Record
Souvenir
2012.400.042
Pictorial Souvenir
24 black and white pictures of Newhaven and Seaford, Essex, UK, which fold up into a coloured, hinged, double-sided, cardboard fish. Published by P.C. Rankin, Newhaven and Seaford D852/1445/6. The pictures are: (Side One) The Port, Newhaven High... View Full Record
Suitcase
2011.020.004
Suitcase
Solid leather suitcase, brand 'Warrant'.... View Full Record
Tin
2011.020.078
Pepper Tin
Strang's Pure Ground Black Pepper 2oz tin (empty). Made by David Strang Ltd Invercargill New Zealand.... View Full Record
Tusk, Boar
2013.400.126
Boar Tusk
Tusk from a wild boar.... View Full Record
Tusk, Boar
2013.400.125
Boar Tusk
Tusk from a wild boar.... View Full Record
Vertebra
2013.400.140
Whale Vertebra
Bone/vertebra from spine of a whale.... View Full Record
Wallpaper
2012.020.108
Wallpaper sample
Wallpaper sample from Post Office Building 9 Elizabeth Street Waikanae. This wallpaper was the original wallpaper in the post master's house.... View Full Record
Wax, Sealing
2012.400.040
Sealing Wax
Pieces of sealing wax, used for imprinting a seal on a letter. Six of these are shiny and appear slightly different from the seventh piece which is darker and duller. All pieces are red. The dull piece has 'Imperial Vermili' on it. The shiny piec... View Full Record
Whistle
2013.400.157
Bone whistle
Whistle made from animal bone. Possibly used on a farm for communicating with dogs.... View Full Record
Wool Carders
2012.020.094
Wool Carders
Wooden wool carders with metal 'teeth' used for combining fibres and getting them free of tangles and dirt. the handle of one carder has the following imprinted in the wood: "Well Made in NZ by W B Ashford Rakaia"... View Full Record
Gramophone
2013.020.005
Portable Gramophone
"Peter Pan" brand portable gramophone, English made with Swiss parts. Very popular for picnics and outings as the gramophone comes apart and all parts fit into the box. Sometimes referred to as a "camera gramophone" as the exterior of the closed bo... View Full Record
Painting
2015.267.001
Painting of Reikorangi Post Office
Watercolour on paper of Reikorangi Post Office by Ernest Papps (signed EHP 3/68 bottom right hand corner). Top right hand corner has the following description: "The old REIKORANGI P.O. now the store of opposums skins, with Guinea Pigs living in t... View Full Record
Clipper, Hair
2012.201.002
Oster Electric Clippers
Electric Clippers, black with a cord attached. At the top there is a metal piece, engraved on the surface it has "No 0000 Oster PAT.NO 18888 688 DETACHABLE" On the other side it has VOLTS 230 A.C. OR DC WATTS-35 Oster MODEL-20 DETACHABLE BLADE ELECTR... View Full Record
Bottle, Sample
2016.272.001
Maui No 1 Crude Oil Sample
Small glass bottle with a black plastic screw top. On the front label it has "ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, New Plymouth West, MAUI No 1 CRUDE OIL Donated by SHELL B.P. & TODD OIL SERVICES LTD, INFLAMMABLE". On the reverse side it has a label "OIL STRIKE 20.... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.020
Baduf Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which is possibly made from a hard plastic and is a cream colour. There is gold coloured brass or metal on parts of the clock. This includes the edge around the glass that encases the dial, the two poles on both sides near the top and bot... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.021
Haller Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made out of wood and cut to show the cross section of a log. There is a shine on the front and back which is possibly a light coating of varnish on the surface. There is a silvery gray metal edge around the glass that encases th... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.022
Eight Days Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made from wood with two small leaf patterns carved on each side. On the dial it has eight, "8 DAYS" and further down "MADE IN FRANCE". Underneath there are four round metal parts which support the base.... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.023
Westclox Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which has been painted yellow over metal. On the dial there is a cluster pattern of small white circles and near the top a smaller outline of a clock with one hand. On the bottom half of the dial it has '"WESTCLOX" and 'MADE BY WESTCLOX L... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.024
Regent Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock made from metal with a black surface. In a gold colour on the dial where the numbers are there is a bold rectangular pattern. Near the top on the dial there is a smaller clock which has the words "INGRAHAM", further below it has "REGENT"... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.025
Desk Clock
Desk Clock, small and made from metal with a black surface. The handle, edge around the dial and back are a silver gray colour. On the back near the winder it has engraved, "MADE IN GERMANY".... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.026
H.A.C Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made from wood. Around the edge of the dial which has the glass missing there is a metal edge which is possibly gold plated. In the front along the base of the clock there is a loop pattern that has been carved into the wood. Un... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.027
Europa Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock made from metal which is a gold colour with Maori patterns engraved on the surface. At the top there is a carving of a koruru which represents the ancestor's head, mahi the arms and raparapa the fingers. On the right hand side is a carvi... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.028
Kaiser Flower Clock
Small Clock which has a flower shape and mounted on a plinth. The petals of the flower are white with silver, possibly plated around the edge. The stem and leaves are metal or brass and the plinth is white. On the dial is has "Kaiser" underlined and... View Full Record
Clock, Mechanical
2017.274.029
Fancy Mechanical Clock
Tiny blue clock with possibly gold plating on the handle, alarm bells and two metal parts that support the clock. On the dial it has "Fancy", further down "MECHANICAL" and "JAPAN MOVT".... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.030
Westclox Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which has been painted black over metal. On the dial near the top is a smaller outline of a clock with one hand and just below it has "CHIME ALARM". On the bottom half of the dial it has "WESTCLOX BIG BEN" and "MADE BY WESTERN CLOCK CO, L... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.031
Juliet Deluxe Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock painted in an ivory white colour over metal. On the dial near the top is a smaller outline of a clock with one hand. On the bottom half of the dial it has "Juliet DELUXE" and "THE LUX CLOCK MFG. CO. INC.,WATERBURY.CONN., U.S.A.". On the b... View Full Record
Clock, Mechanical
2017.274.032
Fancy Mechancial Clock
Tiny red clock with possibly gold plating on the handle, alarm bells and two metal parts that support the clock. On the dial it has "Fancy, further down "MECHANICAL" and "JAPAN MOVT".... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.033
Jerger Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which has a red colour, possibly enamel around the clock with a gold coloured metal on the handle, around the glass that encases the dial and the two parts that support the clock. On the dial it has "Jerger" and further down "WEST GERMANY... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.034
Enfield Clock
Clock which is painted red over metal and has a rectangular shape. The dial is a silver grey colour and has "Enfield" and further down "MADE IN ENGLAND".... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.035
Rosemont Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which is a cream colour with metal gold coloured brass or metal on parts of the clock. This includes the edge around the glass that encases the dial and two cone shaped parts at the bottom supporting the clock. On the dial near the top it... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.036
Wooden Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made out of wood, on the front in both corners at the top is carved scroll work. Underneath the clock are four small square mounts that support the clock.... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.037
Desk Clock with Pen & Ink Holder
Desk Clock on a stand which is made out of brown marble. In the middle is a black possibly bakelite pen holder and on the left a square container, possibly persplex with a black lid, possibly onyx for holding ink. There is gold coloured metal around... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.038
Quartz Dome Clock
Dome Clock which is a light yellow gold colour, possibly lacquer or gold plating on the surface. On the dial it has "QUARTZ" and four round ball pieces descending from the clock and almost touch the base. There is a plastic or persplex dome lid which... View Full Record
Watch, Pendant
2017.274.039
Lesa Digital Watch Pendant
Digital Watch Pendant which is a circular shape with a tip at the end and lines engraved around the edge. It is made from a metal which is possibly gold plated. On the front there is a some pattern which consists of small black printed dots. There is... View Full Record
Wristwatch
2017.274.040
Rotary Dynasty Wristwatch
Wristwatch made from a metal which is possibly gold plated. On the top dial it has "ROTARY" and further down "DYNASTY" and "SWISS MADE". The watch band has a carved floral pattern with links and a clasp resembling a lady's bracelet. On the back it ha... View Full Record
Wristwatch
2017.274.041
Laforre Quartz Wristwatch
Wristwatch made from a silvery gray metal. On the dial there is a pattern consisting of small round, possibly stones resembling diamonds which shine under the light. It has "LAFORRE" on the dial and further down "QUARTZ" and "JAPAN MOVT". The watch b... View Full Record
Wristwatch
2017.274.042
Wristwatch
Wristwatch which is made from a silver gray metal, possibly silver. On the front near the edge in a circular shape there is a pattern of dots on a white pearl surface. On the top is another layer of clear material with the roman numbers in blue and a... View Full Record
Wristwatch
2017.274.043
Unadjusted Wristwatch
Wristwatch with a glass surface on the back and front, in which the mechanical parts that are mostly a gold colour with some silver and a couple of small pink and red stones can be seen. Around the edge is metal which possibly had a gold lacquer and... View Full Record
Counter, Tally
2017.274.044
Score Keeper
Golf Score keeper which is in the form of a wristwatch and made from a gray metal and a black possibly waxed cotton strap. On the front there is a light gray circular pattern with "GOLFERS PAL" in the middle. To adjust the numbers that appear in the... View Full Record
Hourglass
2017.274.045
Hourglass
Small Hourglass, gold colour, possibly made from metal or brass. The two clear glass bulbs in the middle contain a white powdery substance, possibly sand. There are three pole shaped parts that go through the base and support the top. On the surface... View Full Record
Hourglass
2017.274.046
Hourglass
Hourglass, gold colour and made from metal, possibly brass. The two clear glass bulbs in the middle contain a white powdery substance, possibly sand. There are three pole shaped parts that go through the base and support the top. On the top and under... View Full Record
Clock, Musical
2017.274.001
Musical Ballerina Clock
Musical Ballerina Clock which also has an alarm. It is a reddish burgendy colour and at the edges there is some scroll work painted in a gold colour. In the front the dial is incased in glass and on the surface has 'PETER MADE IN GERMANY". There is p... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.002
Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock
Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock which is possibly made from metal and painted red. There is a gold metal handle on the top with two twin bells. On the dial it has "BRADLEY MICKEY MOUSE C WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS". In the middle of the dial there is a picture... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.003
Busy Boy Alarm Clock
Busy Boy Alarm Clock which is possibly made from metal and painted a turquoise green colour. At the top there is a bell and on each side are two small metal figurines which are men painted in blue and red. Extended on one side of the figurines body i... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.004
Huaba Quartz Alarm Clock
Clock which has an alarm and has a silvery gold colour on the surface. On the dial it has "HUABA QUARTZ" with a blue and white background. On the back it has "ON OFF" for setting the alarm and underneath there is a sticker attached which has "MADE IN... View Full Record
Clock, Wall
2017.274.005
Spartus Wall Clock
Wall clock that is a light gold colour which is possibly a lacquer or gold plating on the surface. The dial has "SPARTUS" with the two s letters in reverse and has a cover which is possibly glass or clear plastic. On the back of the clock there is a... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.006
Mercedes Mantel Clock
Mantel clock which is made from china or porcelain. On the front there is a painting of a house with trees in the background. The top part is painted in a light shade of green and the bottom part is a deeper shade of brown and purple. On the dial nea... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.007
Children's Clock
Children's clock which looks to be made entirely out of plastic. There are red numbers embossed in black on a white edge with yellow hands on the outside. There is a small yellow handle on the top with two blue bell shaped make believe alarms on eith... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.008
Mercedes Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which has a sculpture of a peasant woman with two deer. It is made from porcelain with parts painted with a different colour that has faded. There are flower and scroll work carved around the edges of the clock. There are two carved whee... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.009
Peter Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock, bronze colour possibly made from a metal or copper chrome. On the dial there is a picture in brown and white of two men in a clock and watch maker's workshop in the 16th century. It has the manufacturer "peter" on the dial and "MADE IN G... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.010
H.A.C. Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made from wood. The dial is a gold colour and around the glass there is a metal edge which is possibly gold plated. Underneath there is a small metal plaque that has "H.A.C. CLOCK MADE IN WURTTEMBERG". H.A.C. stands for Hamburg... View Full Record
Clock, Alarm
2017.274.011
Swiza Tempus Fugit Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock which is made from solid brass and part of the front and sides the brass has been possibly coated to give the impression of a wooden surface. Around the dial there are delicate scroll patterns which have been engraved on the gold coloured... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.012
Ansonia Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made from china or porcelain. On the front there are flowers that have been painted purple, white, yellow and orange with a crimson centre surrounded by leaves. The top part of the clock has been painted in a green shade and the... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.014
Arcadia Mantel Clock
Mantel Clock which is made from metal and painted a reddish brown colour. On the dial there is some light silver which could be metal. There is another small clock near the top of the dial and below it has "Arcadia" and "THE LUX CLOCK MFG.CO.WATERBUR... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.015
Glass Dome Clock
Glass Dome Clock which is a light gold colour, possibly a lacquer or gold plating on the surface. The dial is made from a thin cardboard and has three pink roses. The hands are also made out of a thin cardboard, one is blue, the other black. It has "... View Full Record
Clock, Carriage
2017.274.016
Schatz & Sohne Carriage Clock
Brass Carriage Clock with glass panels at the front, sides and back. On the dial in each corner there are four flowers with leaves that have been printed or painted in black on the surface. It has "Schatz", B Day" and "MADE IN GERMANY" on the dial.... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.017
Desk Clock
Clock which is small and is a light silvery colour and possibly made from metal. The dial is an ivory colour and the piece in the middle which is possibly gold plated has small squares engraved. Around the edge of the numbers there is more gold plati... View Full Record
Clock, Mantel
2017.274.018
Syrem Mantel Clock
Wooden Mantel Clock. The dial is white with green and gold coloured hands and on the rim which encases the glass there is a gold surface, possibly gold plating or another type of metal. On the dial it has "SYREM" and seven, "7 JEWELS", engraved on t... View Full Record
Clock
2017.274.019
Smiths 30 Hour Clock
Clock which has a light silver colour on the dial and a gray metal around the edge. It has on the dial "SMITHS 30 HOUR" and further down "MADE IN GT BRITAIN". On the back the surface has been painted black and there is a metal stand which can be adju... View Full Record
Miniature
2017.275.001
Miniature Portrait of John Hadfield
Miniature portrait of a man in watercolour with a brass frame and small loop at the top. He has light gray hair and is wearing a white shirt and black jacket. The portrait has a glass cover and on the back is supported by brown material, possibly vel... View Full Record
Print
2017.275.002
Portrait Print of Joseph and Amelia Hadfield
Framed portrait print from a water colour painting of a man and woman with brown mat board and glass cover. The frame is a gold colour with some lines of light blue. The man has light gray hair and is wearing a white frilly shirt and blue jacket. The... View Full Record
Box, Trinket
2012.205.009
Trinket Box
Trinket box with Maori patterns carved on the surface and a wheku (gable mask) carved on the lid with the eyes inlaid with abalone (paua).... View Full Record
Box, Donation
2012.205.010
Donation Box
Brown box with a slot at the top with blue print and illustrations in colour attached. On the front it has "METHODIST HOME & MAORI MISSIONS NEW ZEALAND for CHRIST! Tell it out "The Lord is King", there is an illustration of a cross, an outline of Ne... View Full Record
Coin, Commemorative
2012.205.013
Commemorative Coin, Canterbury Centenary 1850—1950
Commemorative coin, gold coloured metal. Engraved on the surface it has "CANTERBURY 1850 1950 H M New Zealand CENTENARY" with a leaf and jagged pattern. On the other side it has "THE ARRIVAL AT LYTTLETON 1850" with a young family and ships at sea in... View Full Record
Coin, Commemorative
2012.205.014
Commemorative Coin, Otago Centennial 1848—1948
Commemorative coin, gold coloured metal. Engraved on the surface it has CENTENNIAL OTAGO INDUSTRY 1948 PROGRESS", and a Coat of Arms in the middle. On the other side it has "THE JOHN WICKLIFFE AND PHILIP AT PORT CHALMERS 1848 OTAGO" with a Maori Man... View Full Record
Box, Money
2016.020.001
Post Office Savings Money Box
Money box which is rectangular in shape and has rounded narrow sides. It is made from metal with a hinged handle at the top which has the number "43668" engraved on it. On the top part it has engraved the following "Manufactured for Fiscus Ltd by Kyn... View Full Record
Box, Money
2016.020.007
Magic Pocket Savings Bank
Pocket sized money box which is small and shaped like a cylinder. It can hold about sixteen 3 pence size pennies. On the outside it has "MAGIC SAVING BANK, MADE IN GERMANY". On one of the side's it has "5, 7.6, 10, 12.6, 15sh". On the top there is a... View Full Record
Box, Money
2016.020.008
Post Office Savings Money Box
Money box which is rectangular in shape. It is a red colour and possibly made out of metal. On the front it is embossed with a royal coat of arms and the motto of the British monarchy God and my right, "DIEU ET MON DROIT". Beneath the coat of arms it... View Full Record
Box, Money
2017.020.005
Post Office Savings Money Box
Money box, rectangular in shape. It is a red colour and possibly made out of metal. On the front it is embossed with "POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK" and an an emblem with a crown at the top with wings on each side. Around the emblem it has "NEW ZEALAND PO... View Full Record
Box, Money
2016.020.009
Children's Post Office Savings Box
Money box made from tin and oval in a shape resembling a letterbox. It is painted red with black lines and wording. On the front below the top of the box there is a slot to put money in, around the slot it has "POST OFFICE LETTERS". On the front in t... View Full Record
Badge, Identification
2017.020.001
Emergency Precautions Scheme Badge
Badge, round and probably made from tin or metal. On the surface there is a green background and in white around the outer part of the badge it has "EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS SCHEME" and in the centre "PALMERSTON EPS NORTH". On the back there is an open... View Full Record
Phonograph, Cylinder
2016.020.002
Columbia Phonograph Cylinder Box
Phonograph Cylinder Box which has a light brown tinge to it and on the front part there is a picture of a lady in blue standing next to a phonograph. She is holding an American flag and in front of her there is an eagle. On the front part of the box... View Full Record
Medal, Commemorative
2017.020.002
Commemorative Medal, Royal Visit to New Zealand of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953—54
Medal, round made from bronze. At the top there is a small hole with a metal loop attached and a bar with a blue ribbon and open pin suspended from it. Part of the New Zealand Coat of Arms is engraved on one side along with flowers and Maori designs.... View Full Record
Medal, Commemorative
2017.020.003
Commemorative Medal, Death of Queen Victoria 1901
Medal, round with a bronze gold colour. At the top there is a small hole with a metal loop and white material with gold thredding suspended from it. Engraved on one side is the profile of Queen Victoria commemorating her death with the words "VICTORI... View Full Record
Medal, Commemorative
2017.020.004
Commemorative Medal, Royal Visit to New Zealand of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall 1901
Medal, round made from copper and at the top there is a small hole that has white material with gold thredding suspended from it. There is a small piece of wire around the material near the hole. On one side around the edge it has engraved "CHILDRENS... View Full Record
Telescope, Navigational
2017.020.009
Spyglass Telescope
Small pocket sized telescope, possibly made from a gold coloured metal or brass with green paint on the surface of the handle. It can be expanded from the top which will allow a more close up view.... View Full Record
Tape, Surveyor's
2017.020.010
Surveyor's Tape
Fabric measuring tape (inches) in brown coloured casing, possibly leather. Embossed on the leather surface it has three triangles and "HOCKLEY ABBEY JOHN RABONE & SONS MADE IN ENGLAND". On the front metal part in the middle that winds the tape inward... View Full Record
Rule, Slide
2017.020.011
Slide Rule
Slide Rule in a tan leather case with a handle at the top and "Pickett" carved on the surface. On the inside part at the top of the case it has in blue hand written ink "W.A. CUTLER 100 CHESTER ROAD TAWA 2116-D". The slide rule is white with two silv... View Full Record
Calculator, Pocket
2018.020.001
Watkins Bee Meter
Bee Meter which is circular and a silvery gray colour made from brass or metal with a circular loop on one side for inserting a chain. Around the front on the outer edge numbers are engraved on the surface, and on the front dial there is a transparen... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2018.020.012
New Zealand Y.M.C.A. Badge
Badge, light gold colour, possibly made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a kiwi standing on an inverted triangle. In the middle are the initials "Y.M.C.A" , Young Mens Christian Association and is surrounded by a fern-wreath. At the... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2018.020.023
R.S.A. Young Crusaders Club Badge
Badge, round and probably made from tin or metal, on the surface the colours are black and white. In the centre are three figures holding shields and around the edge it has "R.S.A." for Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association, "Young Cru... View Full Record
Badge, Campaign
2018.020.024
The Salvation Army N.Z. Campaign Badge
Badge, round and probably made from tin or metal. On the surface there is a yellow background and red writing. In the middle it has "N.Y.Y.Z." and at the top outer edge, "THE SALVATION ARMY" and near the bottom "CAMPAIGN". On the back is a small pin... View Full Record
Badge, Campaign
2018.020.025
Palmolive, Lone Ranger Safety Club Badge
Badge, round and probably made from tin or metal. On the surface there is a green background and in white there is a figure of a man on a horse. In yellow it has "PALMOLIVE LONE RANGER SAFETY CLUB". It was a campaign that promoted health and safety a... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2018.020.026
Forest and Bird Protection Society Badge
Badge, round and probably made from tin or metal. On the surface there is a white background, in navy blue there is a tui bird in the centre, and around the edge it has "FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY MEMBER". On the back is a small pin that can... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2018.020.027
New Zealand Barnardo's Helpers League Badge
Badge, heart shape and made from fabric. The edge is gray and the inner part has a dark blue cotton. In the centre on a light blue background in white cotton it has "N.Z. B.H.L.", which stands for New Zealand Barnardos Helpers League. It was an orga... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
2018.020.028
Life Member, Waikanae Bowling Club, W'gton Centre, Badge
Badge, round with a rectangular piece at the top and probably made from metal. It is a gold and black colour with a small white circle underneath a loop near the top. On the surface engraved at the top it has "LIFE MEMBER", on the back is a pin to at... View Full Record
Montage
2017.280.001
Montage
Framed montage with text on a large background image of a farmhouse and bush with insets of three photographs of people covered by non-reflective glass. The frame is made from brown wood and the montage is reproduced in black and white. The text read... View Full Record
Binoculars
2017.285.001
Binoculars
Small antique binoculars, made from metal or brass with a dark brown and tan surface. There is a piece in the middle covered with tiny metal squares which can be turned which allows the binoculars to expand. They were possibly used when attending spo... View Full Record
Telescope, Navigational
2017.285.002
Maritime Telescope
Maritime telescope made from a metal or brass with a brown and gold coloured surface. It is covered with brown leather cups at each end. In the middle of the telescope a long piece of brown leather covers part of the telescope. At the very end on the... View Full Record
Trophy
2017.291.083
Football Trophy
Small Football trophy in silver coloured metal and black wooden base. On the front surface it has engraved, "A F C 4th Grade 1945 Best Back D KING". Further down the trophy there is more engraving of initials which is not clear and could be "E. M A L... View Full Record
Sign, Instructional
2018.206.028
Post Office Sign
Rectangular metal sign, black background with white writing engraved into the surface. The sign reads "LETTERS CAUTION-LETTERS CONTAINING MONEY MUST BE REGISTERED OR INSURED". The sign was among items donated that were associated with postal and bank... View Full Record
Stamp
2018.206.029
Rubber Stamp
Rubber stamp with the words "Goods must be returned within 7 days from date of purchase if requiring a refund". There is also a small star printed in the middle on one side of the wooden part. The stamp was among items donated that were associated wi... View Full Record
Stamp
2018.206.030
Rubber Stamp
Rubber stamp with various numbers and symbols including pre decimal costs for sending items such as the pound, shilling and pence amounts. Engraved on the surface near the handle it has "ESCO" and "MADE IN AUSTRALIA". The stamp was among items donate... View Full Record
Toaster
2016.271.001
Ultimate Toaster
Toaster which is a square shape and made from stainless steel. On both sides on the front in the top left hand corner the letters UE are embossed on the surface. There are black handles on both sides and when pulled towards the front it opens the par... View Full Record
Artifact, Unidentified
2018.020.033
Wooden Artifact
Charred wooden artifact with three handles, around the bottom edge is a carved pattern. The artifact could possibly be Polynesian or African.... View Full Record
Painting
2017.292.001
Oil Painting of the Old Cow Bail in Reikorangi
Framed oil painting of an old cow bail with bush in the background. The colours in the painting are different tones of green, brown, yellow and cream. In the lower left handside in handwritten paint is the name of the artist "G.H.THOMPSON". The inner... View Full Record
Artwork
2019.322.001
Artwork, Navigator's Shrine — To Nautical Communications
Artwork, wooden square blocks painted with metal rods. On the front square block are seven lines of words "nautical [ L. nauticus, fr. Gk. nautikos, fr. nautes sailor, fr. naus ship] : of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships"... View Full Record
Artwork
2019.322.002
Artwork, Navigator's Shrine — Honouring the Guidance of Pleiades and Good Fortune
Artwork, encased in a blue wooden box painted in blue with a perspex cover on the front which can be removed. The box is also attached to a blue wooden stand with two legs at the front. Inside the box is a piece of blue glass that resembles the sea.... View Full Record
Painting
2019.323.001
Oil Painting, The Whitebait Stream in Waikanae
Framed oil painting of the Whitebait Stream with sky, sea and small hills in the background. The colours in the painting are different tones of brown, green, blue with white and in the lower left handside is a small bush with yellow foliage. In the l... View Full Record
Scale
2019.330.001
Weighing Scales
Weighing Scales, possibly cast iron and painted white. Underneath the round piece of glass on the front the surface is white and in black print it has "No 216 SALTER'S "COMPACT" WEIGHING MACHINE TO WEIGH 20 STONE BY 1 LB BRITISH MADE".... View Full Record
Paper, Wrapping
2019.326.002
Christmas Wrapping Paper
Various assortment of Christmas wrapping paper, different colours and designs... View Full Record