Domestic

Churn
2011.020.002
Butter Churn
Wooden butter churn ... View Full Record
Machine, Sewing
2011.020.003
Treadle Sewing Machine
Black Singer treadle sewing machine, mounted on oak table with six small drawers.... View Full Record
Suitcase
2011.020.004
Suitcase
Solid leather suitcase, brand 'Warrant'.... View Full Record
Separator, Cream
2011.020.010
Cream Separator
Metal Alfa Laval Cream Separator, made in Sweden. ... View Full Record
Siphon
2011.020.051
Soda Siphon
Glass soda siphon ... 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
2011.020.054
Soda Siphon
Soda siphon.... 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
Packet
2011.020.077
Gelatine Packet
Davis Gelatine Packet, 2oz.... 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
Box
2011.020.079
Soap Box
Jabon Maja Myrurgia Soap Box from Barcelona, Spain.... 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
Wallpaper
2012.020.108
Wallpaper sample
Wallpaper sample from Post Office Building, 9 Elizabeth Street Waikanae. This floral wallpaper was the original wallpaper in the post master's house, constucted in 1907 and opened in 1908. Discovered during renovation of the building in 1990s... View Full Record
Bag
2012.206.001
Shopping Bag
Mckenzies supermarket paper shopping bag... View Full Record
Bag
2012.206.002
Ham Bag
'Kiwi' Christmas Ham bag from the Kiwi Bacon Co. Ltd, Palmerston North.... 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
Timer, Egg
2012.400.048
Egg timer
Wooden framed egg timer with hour-glass shaped insert consisting of two connected vertical glass bulbs, containing a small amount of white powder (unknown origin). Takes 2min 40sec for the powder to run from one bulb to the other when the central mov... View Full Record
Candleholder
2012.400.053
Candle holder
Green enamel scallop shaped candle holder. Date and origin unknown, but probably early 1900s.... View Full Record
Lamp, Spirit
2012.400.058
Spirit Lamp
Glass spirit lamp with rear circular corrugated heat deflector. Glass is clear but has been stained brown by the spirit. Glass is cracked and ragged around the top.... View Full Record
Calendar, Perpetual
2013.400.060
Perpetual Calendar
Perpetual calendar made of thin brass or copper with card backing and a slot for the printed dates/months. Has a depiction of two men in a kitchen holding glasses of drink. There is a gap through which the cardboard shows through with a picture of... View Full Record
Jar, Preserving
2013.400.061
Preserving Jar
Green glass preserving jar with glass lid and metal handle and 'lightning-type' closure. Seams down sides indicate it is not hand made. Embossed on front is an eagle with a flag in its claws and the inscription: American Fruit Jar ... View Full Record
Rack, Newspaper
2013.101.062
Newspaper Rack
Wooden newspaper rack with hand painted flowers. Rope handle for hanging on wall. Compartment for newspaper, affixed to back with rope. ... View Full Record
Doll, Decorative
2013.400.063
Porcelain Doll Topper
Porcelain doll topper which has been knitted into the top of a tea cosy. Doll is the torso of a woman, painted white with grey hair adorned with pink flower, painted lips eyes, brows and cheeks, wearing a white frilly blouse with pale green trim and... View Full Record
Plate, Hot
2013.400.064
Tea Pot Mat
Mat made of coloured beads for placing a hot teapot on. Geometric central pattern, with geometric flowers around edge. Round beads have been threaded with stiff string. ... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.065
Candleholder
Brass candleholder. Stamped: Soho Foundry Sovereign Hill (surrounding an image of a tree with criss-crosses on it) and underneath - Ballarat Australia. ... View Full Record
Candlesnuffer
2013.400.066
Candlesnuffer
Brass candlesnuffer. Fixed handle with circular finger hole at end. Small dome on top of snuffer end. No stamps or makers marks. ... View Full Record
Eggcup
2013.400.067
Eggcup
Wooden double-ended egg cup. Ends are different diameters for different sizes of egg (hens egg in the smaller end and duck or goose egg in the larger end). ... View Full Record
Bowl, Decorative
2013.400.068
Carnival Glass Bowl
Decorative bowl made of carnival glass. Waved edge with pressed leaf pattern. Orange/bronze in colour with metallic sheen.... View Full Record
Bowl, Decorative
2013.400.069
Carnival Glass Bowl
Decorative bowl made of carnival glass. Waved edge with ruffles and dimpled interior. Exterior criss-cross pattern Red/pink interior, white exterior.... View Full Record
Cup, Invalid
2013.400.070
Invalid Cup
China invalid's cup, used for feeding a sick person when they cannot sit up. Has a spout and one handle, half covered top (no lid). The pattern is of flowers and ribbons, with a green and gold trim around the top, gold detail on spout and handle.... View Full Record
Tablecloth
2013.400.091
Tablecloth
Fabric tablecloth with geometric embroidered pattern and lace edge. A faint blue stamp along one edge appears to read: "Guaranteed "Pitex" Made in England 6894. ... View Full Record
Box, Accessory
2013.400.093
Button Box
Round wooden button box with painted lid, depicting a garden scene with flowers in the foreground and trees/shrubs in the background. ... View Full Record
Beater, Rug
2013.400.094
Carpet Beater
Woven orange wicker carpet beater. Used to hit rugs and carpets as they hung over a line or fence, to get the dirt and dust out. ... View Full Record
Pincushion
2013.400.096
Pincushion
Square pincushion made of silk with hard stuffing and crochet outer. Includes several original pins. Used for holding pins and needles. ... View Full Record
Bottle, Hot Water
2013.400.097
Hot Water Bottle
Round earthenware hot water bottle manufactued by Timaru Potteries Ltd. Has turn screw lid.... View Full Record
Flatiron
2013.400.098
Flatiron
Cast iron flatiron with solid attached handle. Would have been placed on a coal range to heat prior to pressing the clothes.... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.100
Candleholder
Enamel candleholder. ... View Full Record
Candleholder
2013.400.101
Candleholder
Enamel candleholder. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.102
Vase
Brown circular china vase with handpainted flower motif. No makers mark. Date unknown. ... View Full Record
Bowl, Serving
2013.400.103
Bowl
Square cream coloured china bowl with handpainted rose motif. Marked Hollinshead & Kirkham Tunstall England surrounding a rearing unicorn emblem. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.104
Vase
Green circular china vase with handpainted flower motif. No makers mark. Date unknown. ... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.105.1
Vase
Circular china vase with handpainted pink flower motif. Makers mark on base: Japan I E C O with diamond shaped emblem in which there is "&" over "C" encircled in a wreath, with the words "Hand Painted". Known as the I E & C Company, which dates it... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.105.2
Vase
Circular china vase with handpainted pink flower motif. Makers mark on base: Japan I E C O with diamond shaped emblem in which there is "&" over "C" encircled in a wreath, with the words "Hand Painted". Known as the I E & C Company, which dates it... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.106.1
Vase
Circular hand-made china vase with handpainted scene of a castle in the background and trees in the foreground. The back of the vase has a picture of a tree. The painted surface is textured similar to that of a hessian sack. There are two small han... View Full Record
Vase
2013.400.106.2
Vase
Circular hand-made china vase with handpainted scene of two men at a table, one seated, one standing, both with glasses of wine. There is a window to one side. The painted surface is textured similar to that of a hessian sack. There are two small h... View Full Record
Jug, Serving
2013.400.107
Gravy Boat
Ornate white china gravy boat. Frilled edges with gold trim which incorporate handle and spout. Decorated with painted flowers and faint geometric pattern. Makers mark: M Z Austria, Crown, double headed serpent holding sword. Impressed numbers:... View Full Record
Grinder, Food
2013.400.109
Coffee Grinder
Coffee bean grinder, for grinding coffee beans into powder. Wooden box with door. Ornate metal top with hinged lid to pour beans into. Writing on handle: Pat.d 15 May 1885. Label on front illegible. ... View Full Record
Pan, Frying
2013.400.110
Fry Pan
Large cast iron fry pan, would have been placed on a coal range for cooking. Made by Holcroft, 14".... View Full Record
Cup
2013.400.111.1
Tea cup
China tea cup (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Saucer
2013.400.111.2
Saucer
China tea cup saucer (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Plate, Cup
2013.400.111.3
Plate
China tea cup plate (part of trio). Royal Albert Bone China, made in England. "Lady Carlyle" design. White china with flower posy design, and pink and gold edge.... View Full Record
Box, Pin
2013.400.112
Pin Box
"The Lady's Own Toilet Pin Box" for fabric pins. Rectangular metal box with hinged lid on which a goat and a unicorn rear beside a coat of arms featuring red quarters with gold stars and a sash "Best Pins". The background is a cream square flanked... View Full Record
Bellows
2013.400.113
Bellows
Bellows made of timer (oak) and leather with metal studs. Used for blowing air onto an open fire to increase intensity of fire.... View Full Record
Bedpan
2013.400.114
Bedpan
China bedpan with gold leaf decoration. A small gold 'H' underneath is the makers mark.... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.117
Meat Serving Dish/Ashet
China meat ashet for serving roast meat to the dinner table. From this plate the meat was carved and placed on individual plates which were handed to those seated. Blue flower pattern with gold accents on white, some details in relief. The makers m... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.118
Serving Dish/Platter
China serving dish, used for placing cooked food on the dining table. Cream with flower pattern in relief around edge, and green and gold handpainted highlights. Made by Myott Son & Co England.... View Full Record
Dish, Serving
2013.400.119
Serving Dish
China serving dish with lid, used for placing cooked food (vegetables) on the dining table. Cream with flower pattern in relief, and green and gold handpainted highlights. Made by Myott Son & Co England.... View Full Record
Box, Puff
2013.400.120
Face Powder with Puff
Round Box of face powder with powder puff. Box is red/brown in colour with black decoration of greek design - flowers around base and scene on lid depicting person on throne and winged creature standing. Puff has plastic handle with pleated fabric... View Full Record
Box, Puff
2013.400.121
Face Powder with Puff
Round cardboard box of face powder with unused/un-opened powder. Box is cream in colour with scene of woman on a donkey in a field. Powder made by Potter & Moore Mitcham - Lavender Face Powder. Underside of box reads: Mitcham Lavender Face Powder... View Full Record
Hairnet
2013.400.122
Hair nets
Oblong cardboard box containing seven fine hairnets. Hairnets were worn over long hair to hold the hair together Box is not original hairnet box.... View Full Record
Cup, Mustache
2013.400.124
Moustache Cup
White cup with bridge for resting moustache on whilst drinking. Made in Germany - back stamp difficult to decipher. White with orange, green and gold flower design.... View Full Record
Bottle, Perfume
2013.400.108
Perfume Bottle
Blue glass double ended bottle with brass hinged lids and internal divider. One end contained perfume and the other smelling salts.... View Full Record
Dish, Vegetable
2013.101.001
Vegetable Dish
White vegetable dish and lid with blue painted design. Lid has hole for spoon. Made by "Lara" England.... View Full Record
Dish, Vegetable
2013.101.002
Vegetable Dish
White vegetable dish and lid with blue painted design. Made by "Lara" England.... View Full Record
Holder, Toothbrush
2013.101.003
Toothbrush Holder
White china toothbrush holder with shell motif. Makers Mark: Coat of Arms with crown on top and leaves either side. "Warranted Stone China Mellor Taylor & Co England"... View Full Record
Frame, Picture
2013.101.004
Picture Frame
Wooden picture frame with ivy pattern trim. Metal clasps on back to hold picture in place. Card backing board with gold coloured decorative paper.... View Full Record
Cover, Serving Vessel
2013.400.134
Jug Cover
Round cloth & crochet jug cover with brown glass beads around edge.... View Full Record
Case, Optical Instrument
2013.226.001
Glasses Case
Black hinged glasses case with blue velvet lining and polishing cloth with: "Neil Little Optometrist Maclean Street Paraparaumu Beach Ph 86-373".... View Full Record
Washstand
2013.400.138
Washstand
Wooden washstand. Would have been in the bedroom and would have held jug and basin for personal washing.... View Full Record
Pot, Chamber
2013.400.139
Chamber Pot and Stand
Wooden stand/seat with china chamber pot. The stand has a hinged lid and separate removable wooden surround. The chamber pot has a bowl and lid with handle.... View Full Record
Washboard
2013.400.136
Washboard
Wooden washboard used for scrubbing wet fabric.... View Full Record
Cup
2013.400.143
Souvenir Cup
Red glass cup with handle. Souvenir bought for Nita Port when she was a young child, from the Wellington Centennial Exhibition held in 1940. Front of Cup reads: NZ Centennial Exhibition 1940 Reverse reads: Nita ... View Full Record
Bottle, Smelling
2013.400.144
Smelling Salts
Circular, green glass bottle with glass stopper for smelling salts, with some salts still present.... View Full Record
Brush, Nail
2013.400.153
Nail Brush
White bakelite nail brush with handle and stiff hair bristles.... View Full Record
Shoehorn
2013.400.154
Shoehorn Multi Tool
Shoe tool consisting of shoe buffer, shoe horn and boot hook. Wooden base, velvet covered buffer, metal boot hook .... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.158
Safety Glasses
Wire safety glasses with black tinted lenses and mesh side protectors.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.159
Safety Glasses
Wire safety glasses with blue tinted lenses and mesh side protectors, which are hinged and fold away.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.160
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'Thos Turner & Co Sheffield'. Metal blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. The word 'Encore' is engraved on the steel on one side.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.161
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'Ford & Medley Sheffield'. Steel blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. One side has the word 'Select' with an arrow through it. These razors were advertised for sale in 1902.... View Full Record
Razor, Straight
2013.400.162
Cut—Throat Razor
Cut Throat Razor by 'T R Cadman & Sons Sheffield England'. Metal blade, bakelite handle, pin hinge for folding to cover blade. The words 'Full Concave Bengall Razor' are engraved on the steel blade on one side.... View Full Record
Hone, Razor
2013.400.163
Razor Hone
Green glass 'Lillicraps' Hone. used for sharpening razor blades. The underneath has many patent numbers for different countries, including New Zealand.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.164
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles with the arms curled at the ends to fit behind the ear. These were to ensure that the spectacles did not fall off when the wearer was riding a horse. There is a leather case which the spectacles fit into.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.165
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles with the arms curled at the ends to fit behind the ear. These were to ensure that the spectacles did not fall off when the wearer was riding a horse. There is a leather case which the spectacles fit into, which bears the... View Full Record
Aid, Hearing
2013.400.155
Hearing Aid
Hearing aid with bakelite trumpet and ear-piece with flexible hose covered in woven fabric. Sometimes called 'conversation tubes'.... View Full Record
Spectacles
2013.400.166
Spectacles
Gold wire rimmed spectacles.... View Full Record
Case, Razor
2013.400.167
Razor Case
Razor case (no razor) from: "Marsh Brothers & Co Ltd, Granted 1716, Sheffield" - England. Made of card, with fitted lid.... View Full Record
Case, Razor
2013.400.168
Razor Case
Razor case (no razor). No label or marking. Made of card, with fitted lid. Blue patterned interior.... View Full Record
Pillow
2013.400.195
Pillow
White cotton pillowcase with swan motif, tied over a multicoloured pillow, filling is feathers.... View Full Record
Case, Writing
2013.235.001
Lady's Writing Case
Lady's leather writing case with metal clasp and lock (no key). Interior compartments and writing pad with corners to hold the paper. Would have been used whilst travelling. Interior flap bears handwriting: Marjorie Xmas 1925. This case belonged... View Full Record
Tray, Household
2013.218.001
Crumb Tray
Lightweight wooden crumb tray with a curved brush. Painted black with gold leaf and star pattern. Used for clearing crumbs off a dining or tea table. There is a hole in the end of the tray and a hole through the end of the brush probably for hangin... View Full Record
Jar, Cookie
2013.218.002
Biscuit Barrel
Oak biscuit barrel with metal rims and lid, interior ceramic, wound copper handle. Would have contained biscuits. ... View Full Record
Machine, Sewing
2014.800.033
'White' Sewing Machine
'White' brand 'No. 3' treadle sewing machine, owned and operated by Minnie Kemsley of Waikanae. Oak cabinet, drop leaf, with four drawers and a hinged long centre drawer, and separate removable cover. Accompanying book states that it has a 'nickel-... View Full Record
Tin
2014.800.035
'White' Sewing Machine Attachments Tin
'White' brand sewing machine attachments tin, owned by Minnie Kemsley of Waikanae. Rectangular metal tin with rounded corners. 'WHITE' on the lid surrounded with a spiral border. Interior is lined with purple velvet and has attached domes on which... View Full Record
Edger, Lawn
2018.306.001
Lawn Edger
Lawn edger or also known as a "garden edger" with a long brown wooden handle and lower down on the righthand side is a block for a person to place their foot. Attached at the end is a metal shovel.... View Full Record
Comb, Hair
2018.306.004
Hair Comb
Lady's hair comb that has an edge made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface. The spikes are a brown and white colour and possibly made from tortiseshell. The hair comb belongs with a set which consists of a h... View Full Record
Brush, Scalp
2018.306.005
Hair Brush
Lady's hair brush made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface and a filigree pattern on the edge of the handle. Underneath the brush are white bristles which extend out of a cream coloured base. The hair brush b... View Full Record
Mirror, Hand
2018.306.006
Hand Mirror
Lady's hand mirror made from bronze with a gold colour and an engraved leaf pattern on the surface and a filigree pattern on the edge of the handle. On the glass surface is a small light gold coloured sticker with blue print attached which has "handw... View Full Record
Tin
2016.020.006
Curtis Gin Container
Container made from tin and is painted olive green. On the front it has "DISTILLED IN LONDON SINCE 1769". "Curtis Gin" is embossed in the middle and below it has "N.Z. AGENTS: PRESTON & CO. LTD. WELLINGTON". The tin may have been made to contain coas... View Full Record
Calendar, Perpetual
2017.020.006
Perpetual Calendar
One hundred year perpetual calendar, possibly made from brass with an adjustable date which goes up to 2032. In the middle circular part it has engraved "CALENDAR 100 1933 TO 2032" and instructions, "PLACE YEAR UNDER MONTH UNDER LINED FOR LEAP YEARS"... View Full Record
Bellows
2017.276.001
Bellows
Bellows made of wood, possibly oak with leather and metal studs. There is an orange and white flower motif with green leaves painted on one side surrounded by a stippled surface. Used for blowing air onto an open fire to increase intensity of fire.... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2018.020.029
Tie Pin
Tie Pin, possibly silver plated in the shape of a golf club with engraved lines at the top and at the head there are small engraved circles. On the back is a pin for attaching to a men's necktie.... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2018.020.030
Tie Pin
Tie Pin, possibly silver plated, long plain shape and on the back is a pin for attaching to a men's necktie.... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2018.020.031
Tie Bar Clip
Tie Bar Clip, possibly silver plated with the letter G set in a black centre around four small black rectangles, possibly onyx. On the back is a clip for attaching to a men's necktie.... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2018.020.032
Tie Pin
Tie Pin, possibly silver plated in the shape of a golf club with engraved lines at the top. On the back is a pin for attaching to a men's necktie.... View Full Record
Clipper, Hair
2012.201.003
Burman Clippers
Manual Hair clippers, silver colour made from metal. The handle on the right side has engraved "MADE IN ENGLAND" and on the left "BURMAN." Underneath the base of the clippers there is a shallow engraved mark which has "N.ODO". There are three small m... View Full Record
Scissors
2012.201.004
Scissors
Scissors made from a silver metal. In the middle on the surface it has engraved "I.XL" and on the other side it has "WOSTENHOLM I. X L SHEFFIELD.ENGLAND".... View Full Record
Bottle, Nursing
2017.299.001
Baby Bottle
Nursing bottle for babies made from clear glass with an opening at the top for placing a rubber teat. On the front surface it has embossed, "OUNCES" and numbers, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7". ... View Full Record
Bottle, Nursing
2017.299.002
Baby Bottle
Nursing bottle for babies made from clear glass with an opening at the top for placing a rubber teat. On the surface there is various embossing; the front has "100, 150, 200, 240", the left side "HEAT PROOF FEEDER", the right side "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,... View Full Record
Bottle, Nursing
2012.223.002
Baby Bottle
Nursing bottle for babies made from clear glass with an opening at the top with a cork. On the surface is various embossing. The front has "PYREX BRAND" running vertically and "PYREX" horizontally. On the right hand side it has numbers, "50, 100, 150... View Full Record
Tin
2018.302.001
Symington's Soups Container
Container made from tin, rectangular and painted on the surface in white and navy blue. On both the front and back it has "SYMINGTON'S SOUPS" with a picture of a container in the middle with "TRADE MARK". On each side of the trademark picture it has... View Full Record
Tin
2018.302.002
Southern Harvest Container
Container made from tin, rectangular and painted on the surface in green, yellow, brown and white. At the top is a leaf design and on both the front and back it has "Southern Harvest BRAND Milled from Choicest Grain BLEACHED" with a picture in the mi... View Full Record
Jug
2018.307.002
Water Jug
Victorian style water jug, crimson and white, possibly ceramic with a leaf and scroll pattern embossed on the outer surface, mostly around the top and bottom. There is a matching wash basin which is catalogued under Object ID 2018.307.003.... View Full Record
Winder, Yarn
2017.288.004
Spinning Wheel
Small brown wooden Yarn winder and there is a drawer in the front which slides out and material resembling string attached.... View Full Record
Snuffbox
2012.205.001
Snuffbox
Small round metal or tin snuff box. On the lid is a reproduction of a painting which depicts a portrait of a man, possibly a cavalier done by a famous dutch artist of either the 16th or 17th century. The man is wearing a black hat, maroon jacket with... View Full Record
Brooch
2012.205.002
Floral China Brooch
Floral china brooch with three green leaves, one pink rose, one yellow pansy and a light purple pansy. On the back is gold coloured metal with a clasp and engraved on the surface it has "FLORAL CHINA MADE IN ENGLAND".... View Full Record
Brooch
2012.205.003
Horseshoe and Thistle Brooch
Brooch, horseshoe and thistle made from a silver coloured metal. There are small white and yellow diamantes around the horseshoe and a pink stone or diamante on the thistle.... View Full Record
Pendant, Religious
2012.205.004
Paua Pendant
Abalone, (paua) shell pendant carved in the shape of a crucifix, (cross).... View Full Record
Brooch
2012.205.005
Childs Brooch
Brooch made from bronze or metal of the fictional character Dopey from Snow White and the seven dwarfs. The hat is painted in red, the jacket blue and the shoes are green.... View Full Record
Brooch
2012.205.006
Lucky Rabbits Foot Brooch
Brooch, made from an actual rabbits foot with hair and claws intact. There is a round metal part attached to the middle part of the longer foot which holds the clasp together at the back. At the top is an inlayed orange stone or diamante secured with... View Full Record
Bracelet
2012.205.007
Bracelet
Bracelet, possibly made from resin or bakelite that has twelve rectangular white beads with carvings of flower patterns. There is a light gold coloured paint which has come away from the surface. There are four holes in each bead and are strung toget... View Full Record
Shaker, Pepper
2012.205.008
Salt and Pepper Shaker
Salt and pepper shaker made from glass or crystal with diamond and leaf patterns on the surface. There is a silver coloured metal lid that has patterns and holes hollowed out of the surface with a small dome at the top.... View Full Record
Box, Jewelry
2012.205.011
Jewellery Box
Yellow plastic jewellery box which slightly resembles on the surface a collection of broken shells put together. A dresser tray made from the same material and could be used together with the jewellery box is catalogued under Object ID 2012.205.01... View Full Record
Tray, Dresser
2012.205.012
Dresser Tray
Yellow plastic dresser tray which slightly resembles on the surface a collection of broken shells put together. A jewellery box made from the same material and could be used together with the dresser tray is catalogued under Object ID 2012.205.011... View Full Record
Cigar
2012.205.015
Cigar from Havana
One cigar in wooden case with brown print which has "Porto-Plata HAVANA MELANGE Victoria IMPERIALES". The coloured label at both ends of the case has "FINA" with a small red flower and leaves with coins. The cigar is brown with coloured labels an... View Full Record
Tin
2012.205.016
Floral Tin Container
Container made from tin, small, rectangular and painted on the surface in a cream colour with beige and red flowers and green leaves on the right handside. Etched on the front and back surface it has "H. MURIE".... View Full Record
Tin
2012.205.017
Tin Container
Container made from tin, rectangular and painted grey with cream coloured scroll patterns on the lid, in the middle is a small shape which resembles a support column. The scroll patterns are repeated around the bottom edge of the tin.... View Full Record
Tin
2012.205.018
Agfa Photo Tin
Container made from tin, rectangular, painted mostly in red, around the edge of the lid are gold and blue colours. In the centre is a picture in various colour of a man in uniform driving a vehicle along a road and in the background are green bushes,... View Full Record
Tin
2012.205.019
Souvenir Tin from Bournville
Container made from tin, rectangular, painted mostly in yellow with a green and yellow lid which has "A SOUVENIR FROM BOURNVILLE". In the centre is a picture from a photograph with slightly faded colour of a fountain and a statue of a woman with a h... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2019.319.004
Tie Clip
Tie clip, (twelve in total), possibly gold plated which slide onto a tie. In the middle is an carved emblem of a horse's head (side view). Each tie clip is individually boxed and attached to a small card with a label on the top right handside that h... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2019.319.005
Tie Clip
Tie clip (twelve in total) with a slide part that is possibly gold plated. In the middle encased in, possibly glass is a picture of a horse's head (side view) brown with white on the forehead. In the background of the picture is a white colour which... View Full Record
Clip, Tie
2019.319.006
Tie Clip and Chain
Tie clip (twelve in total) with a slide part and chain that is possibly gold plated. In the middle encased in, possibly glass is a picture of a horse's head (side view) brown with white on the forehead. In the background of the picture is a white col... View Full Record
Jug
2018.318.001
Jug
Ceramic jug with a white tone on the surface with black. At the top is a label printed or painted on the surface which has "PORTRAYAL" and further down on the front "The Southland Times" with a painting of a building. On the reverse side there is sm... View Full Record
Jar
2018.318.002
Jar
Stoneware jar. On the front surface in black paint it has "This jar Is The Property Of Whittome Stevenson & Co. Ltd Newmarket". On the left handside is a label which parts have come away from the surface, but the words "MALT VINEGAR" are partly visib... View Full Record
Tongs, Fireplace
2017.284.003
Fireplace Tongs
Antique fire tongs, gold colour made from brass and would be located near a fireplace. They were used for picking up pieces of coal or wood and placing them on the fire without burning fingers or getting them dirty.... View Full Record
Box
2018.318.003
Coal Box
Antique brass coal box in brown, gold and dark gray colours. Embossed on the surface are trees and bush with three horses pulling a cart containing a large log. One man is leading the horse at the front and another man is at the side of the cart. At... View Full Record
Soap
2019.326.001
Soap
Soap bar, yellow in white paper wrapping with brown print. On the surface of the soap bar it has "Wright's COAL TAR SOAP". On the wrapping it has "Wright's Coal Tar Soap (THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE COAL TAR SOAP)". There is a small illustration of... View Full Record
Tin
2019.326.010
Container
Container made from tin, white background with green squares, red lines with black print, on the left handside is an illustration of a red carnation with green leaves. On the lid it has "SIX CARNATION CORN CAPS Ointment: Ac. Salicyl 40% Ung. Coloph.... View Full Record
Scale
2019.326.013
Egg Scale
Small egg scale, green, made from metal with a gold coloured cup, possibly tin that can be adjusted. There is a yellow metal piece attached on the front with details in black, there is a symbol of an arrow with "SALTER" and ounces 0 through to 4. Jus... View Full Record
Device, Cooking
2019.326.014
Cream Maker
Cream maker, gray metal, engraved on the handle it has "BANNER". On one side of the box which is yellow with black print it has "BANNER CREAM MAKER" with an illustration and "FRESH DELICIOUS CREAM DAILY, FOR ALL THE FAMILY. MAKE CREAM IN ANY QUANTITY... View Full Record
Flatiron
2019.020.001
Flatiron
Old cast iron flatiron with solid attached handle and would have been placed on a coal range to heat prior to pressing the clothes. The surface has paint work including the handle has been painted in black, silver/gray and brown, carved on the front... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.002
Thomson Lewis & Co Crystal Springs Bottle
Glass bottle with a light green tinge, embossed on the surface it has "THOMSON LEWIS & Co CRYSTAL SPRINGS WELLINGTON". In the middle is more embossing of hills or mountains and possibly a waterfall, horizontal lines and "TRADE MARK". On the back it h... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.003
Bottle
Green glass bottle, with no markings with old dry branches embedded inside and on the top. Roots from the old phoenix palm found its way inside. The bottle was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 20... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.004
Bottle
Green glass bottle, with no markings and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.005
Bottle
Green glass bottle, with no markings and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.006
Bottle
Green glass bottle, with no markings and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2019.020.007
Dinneford's Magnesia Bottle
Glass medicine bottle with a light green tinge, embossed on the surface it has "DINNEFORD'S MAGNESIA". The bottle was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.008
Bottle
Green glass bottle, with no markings and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Jar, Pickle
2019.020.009
Whitlock & Sons Phoenix Brand Pickles Jar
Glass pickle jar, embossed on the surface it has "WHITLOCK & SONS PHOENIX BRAND". Further down is more embossing of scroll patterns, "REGISTERED TRADE MARK" with a phoenix bird and "PICKLES". Around the edge at the bottom it has "I.P.C.CO.249 2".... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2019.020.010
Bottle
Glass bottle, embossed underneath on the surface it has "28" and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.011
Thomson Lewis & Co Ltd Artesian Water Bottle
Glass bottle, embossed on the surface it has "THOMSON LEWIS & Co Ltd", in the middle is a waterfall and "CRYSTAL SPRINGS". Further down is more embossing "ARTESIAN WATER WELLINGTON PETONE & WANGANUI". Along the bottom edge it has "THIS BOTTLE ALWAYS... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.012
Bottle
Glass bottle with embossed rings near the shoulder of bottle and at the bottom. Underneath it has "Q704 C UGB REG No 714778". The bottle was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.013
Bottle
Small glass bottle, embossed underneath is the letter "W" and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.014
Bottle
Small glass bottle, embossed underneath it has "4 C" and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2019.020.015
Jeyes Fluid Bottle
Brown glass bottle embossed on the sides it has "JEYES FLUID" and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2019.020.016
Jeyes Fluid Bottle
Brown glass bottle embossed on the front it has "JEYES FLUID" and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.020.017
Bottle
Brown glass bottle, octagon shape and was found in a Kapiti Coast District Council dig of Mahara Place, Waikanae on the 4th March 2019.... View Full Record
Bottle, Medicine
2019.020.018
Kepler Bottle
Amber glass bottle and embossed around all four sides it has "KEPLER" and underneath it has "WELLCOME CHEMICAL WORKS R o" with numbers which the first two are illegible, the last four are "7461". The bottle was found in a Kapiti Coast District Cou... View Full Record
Lamp, Kerosene
2017.292.002
Dietz Union Driving Lamp
Dietz Union driving lamp with black paint on parts of the surface. There is a glass part on the front with a latch on the right handside which opens up and where the light emanates from. Kerosene oil was used to light the lamp. Engraved on the lower... View Full Record
Hook
2019.326.003
Hook, Lacemaking
Lace making hook, made from metal. The hook is attached to the loop and can be adjusted to fit under it. Engraved on the surface it has "1D RABBITS & SONS L.o" MADE IN PARIS".... View Full Record
Hook
2019.326.004
Hook, Lacemaking
Lace making hook, made from metal in one piece and can't be adjusted.... View Full Record
Tin
2017.294.031
Tobacco Tin
Container made from tin and painted red. On the front and back in yellow and white paint it has "PRINCE ALBERT CRIMP CUT LONG BURNING PIPE AND CIGARETTE TOBACCO NET WT. 1 1/2 OZ." On one side it has "FOR PIPE AND CIGARETTE SMOKERS" and the other "R.J... View Full Record
Case, Razor
2019.321.002
Razor Case with Accessories
Steel razor case with contents inside. The case has various engravings which include a geometric pattern on both sides, a small male figure underneath that has "ROLLS RAZOR" and "THE WHETTER" which means to sharpen. Along the edge "A427453". On the s... View Full Record
Tin
2016.020.004
Pulmonas Container
Container made from tin and is painted red and yellow with black writing and contained Pulmonas which were a medicinal pill taken to relieve sore throats. On the front of the tin it has "MIDGET MEDICATED PULMONAS RELIEF BY INHALATION. These Pastilles... View Full Record
Spectacles
2018.307.001
Spectacles and case
Black rimmed spectacles with a gold coloured metal. On the end parts that curl there is possibly wire under the surface. The spectacles have a case which has a blue cotton material which has come away from the surface leaving a light gray metal surfa... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.326.005
Strachan's Invalid Stout Bottle
Green glass bottle with blue and white label with black print. The label has "STRACHAN'S INVALID STOUT DUNEDIN". In the middle is an illustration of a bee hive and the caption "THE BEEHIVE BOTTLING". Beneath the caption it has "BOTTLED IN NEW ZEALAND... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.326.006
Red Band Pale Ale Bottle
Green glass bottle with yellow and red label with black print. Near the top of the bottle is a label attached which is a diagram of a barrel. The main lable has "RED BAND PALE ALE" and an illustration of a creature with wings perched on a crown with... View Full Record
Bottle
2019.326.007
Tui Extra Stout Bottle
Bronze glass bottle, light brown/white label with black print and beer inside. On the outer part of the lable it has "THIS LABEL IS ISSUED ONLY BY THE TUI BREWERY LTD FIRST PRIZE PALMERSTON NORTH A. & P. SHOW 1904". In the inner part it has "GENUINE... View Full Record
Caddy, Tea
2019.334.001
Tea Caddy
A wooden tea box/caddy with a lid which slides along at the top. On the sides there is writing in black ink which has "PURE CEYLON TEA BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE". There is red lettering on the surface at one end which has "PRODUCT OF CEYLON" and in other p... View Full Record
Lamp, Kerosene
2019.331.003
Kerosene Lamp
Kerosene lamp, gold coloured brass with white glass shade at the top. Engraved on the two wick raiser knobs it has "MADE IN ENGLAND DUPLEX".... View Full Record
Iron
2019.335.001
Flat Iron
Old vintage flat iron made from cast iron with a wooden handle. On the back there is a metal label attached, engraved on the surface it has, Falco THE FALKIRK IRON CO LTD FALKIRK LONDON LIVERPOOL EDINBURGH GLASGOW". On the right handside it has " CA... View Full Record
Cruet
2019.331.002
Cruet Set
A revolving cruet set, silver colour, possibly chrome with engravings of flowers and leaves on the surface of the base and handle. There are five glass containers that have a frosted feather pattern on the surface.... View Full Record
Hairnet
2019.332.635
Hairnet
Hairnet with coloured glittering beads attached to the original card with plastic. On the card in black and red print it has: "27 REGULAR SIZE DARK BROWN A SHEER NYLON NET WITH GLITTERING BEADS MADE BY HAND HUGS YOUR HAIR NO ELASTIC DIST.... View Full Record
Press, Pants
2019.332.636
Trouser Press
Trouser press, wooden with metal and leather. There is a scrolled gold coloured transfer on the surface that has: " Patent No 288698 TROUSER PRESS THE PERFECTA AND STRETCHER Foreign Patents applied for MANUFACTURED BY THE GENERAL WOODWORKING... View Full Record
Kit, Sewing
2019.332.637
Sewing Kit
Sewing kit with an picture of a young girl on the front. Inside it has some light bluebeads, needles, pins, thimble, buttons, hooks and eyes. [Ruth Wright Collection]... View Full Record
Syringe
2020.339.001
Douche
A vaginal syringe, red rubber part at the bottom with a black handle and made in England. On the box it has "Ingrams Eclipse WHIRLING SPRAY" and on the inside lid of the box are directions for use by women for hygenic purposes.... View Full Record
Tube, Medical
2020.339.002
Medical Tablets
A glass tube with a black plastic lid containing twelve tablets. On front part of the box it has "GYNOMIN ANTISEPTIC & PROPHYLACTIC TABLETS Manufactured by COATES & COOPER LTD, WEST DRAYTON. MIDDX..ENGLAND". Further down it has, "THE SCIENTIFIC CONTR... View Full Record
Grinder, Meat
2020.354.001
Meat Grinder
Meat grinder, made from metal, silver colour, black handle with four round removable plates. Engraved on the surface is the brand "Spong" and on the other side it has "20 NATIONAL" and further down the side "MADE IN ENGLAND".... View Full Record
Holder, Cuff
2020.354.003
Shirt Sleeve Holder
A set of men's shirt sleeve holders or garters, silver coloured metal with tiny springs inside the middle piece of metal that enable the holders to stretch.... View Full Record
Case, Cigarette
2020.350.001
Cigarette Case
Cigarette case, silver metal chrome with patterns on the surface.... View Full Record
Case, Cigarette
2020.350.002
Cigarette Case
Cigarette case, silver metal chrome with patterns on the surface. Engraved on the front it has "J.O'K 25.12.47".... View Full Record
Opener, Can
2020.349.001
Can Opener
Old vintage can opener, made from a metal or cast iron.... View Full Record
Peeler, Vegetable
2020.349.002
Vegetable Peeler
Old vintage vegetable/potatoe peeler with a wooden handle and steel/metal part at the front. Engraved on the tip it has "CESAR STAINLESS".... View Full Record
Cutter, Vegetable
2020.349.003
Herb Cutter
Old vintage vegetable/herb cutter with a wooden handle. The handle has white paint which has come away from the surface. There is steel part at the front with ten circular pieces which cut the vegetables.... View Full Record
Case, Cosmetic
2020.350.005
Powder Compact
Powder compact made from a gold coloured brass. On the front is a resin top with pink and white flowers with light coloured leaves underneath possibly dried or made from porcelain. In the interior is an engraving of a pattern with a triangle and lett... View Full Record
Set, Manicure
2020.350.006
Manicure Set
Manicure set, cream colour, made from ivory pyralin. Inside are 5 pieces (scissors are missing) on purple velvet. One of the pieces has a floral design engraved on the surface.... View Full Record
Pince-Nez
2021.356.001
Pince—Nez
Pince-nez glasses with a gold coloured rim with a case. The case is a dark blue and black colour with lines on the surface and purple velvet inside with a number "11.385" attached to the surface.... View Full Record
Highchair
2021.357.001
Highchair
Early twentieth century highchair, made from English beech, dated early 1900s. It belonged to the donor's father in law Gerald Latimer. It was given to Gerald and his wife Jenny by Mrs Wellar who was their landlady when they rented her house in Ranui... View Full Record
Cutter
2022.020.002
Bean Slicer
Cast iron bean slicer for food preparation. Painted black, with clamp to attach to bench and handle to turn the slicer in the circular slicing mechanism. Lettering on item "British Made" and "Spong's Bean Slicer No 632".... View Full Record
Flatiron
2022.020.003
Flat Iron
Mrs Potts sad iron patented U.S.A. 1871. Maker Kenrick Archibald & Sons. Cast iron base, wooden handle and knob. "Kenrick" on handle. "Enterprise" and "MFG Co. Phila. PA." on base. ... View Full Record
Tin
2021.364.002
Oxo Cubes Tin
Container made from tin, small, rectangular and painted on the surface in red yellow and black. On the lid it has "Oxo cubes Made in Great Britain". On the left handside is the Royal Coast of Arms of the United Kingdom with "By appointment purveyors... View Full Record
Kettle
2022.020.001
Electric Jug
Electric kettle, silver colour, possbily aluminium, no markings on surface. The metal handle is painted black and there is a three pin plug with black rubber cord, embossed on the surface is "PDL". Manufactured in New Zealand.... View Full Record
Chopper, Food
2022.210.001
Universal Food Chopper
Food mincer with handle and clamp for attaching to table top. Tool and accessories mostly made of iron, handle has wooden knob. Lettering on cup "L.F. & C. New Britain Conn. U.S.A. No. 2. Universal Food Chopper. Pat. Oct. 1897, Apr. 18 1890, RE. Sept... View Full Record
Box, Food storage
2022.020.004
Cadbury tradition chocolate assortment
Box with base and separate lid made from card board printed predominately in pink cream and gold. Picture on lid dates in style to the 1900-1920s of a young women lying in a hamock with a bar of Cadbury's chocolate. Inside lid is a key to the chocola... View Full Record
Tin
2022.020.005
Minties Tin
Minties tin, green lid with cartoon illustrations in black on and around the surface with words "It's moments like these you need Minties the universal sweet". Underneath the words are repeated along with a list of the ingredients and "Made in Austr... View Full Record
Tin
2022.020.006
Milo Tin
Milo tin, green with brown writing and an illustration which outlines a man with a cow on his back with the following "Milo New Zealand's favourite since 1940 Nestle Net 800g 1 Ib 12 oz". It has Around the side and back it lists the ingredients and... View Full Record
Fan, Hand
2022.020.008
Ivory Fan
Pierced ivory fan popular in Victorian times, possibly made in China. Consists of separate sections each decorated by intricate lacey design. Threaded with lavendar silk ribbon and held at base by metal pin and ring. Ribbon added at more recent date.... View Full Record