President’s chair (carved 1952) and Presidents’ board (carved after WW1), Naval, Military, and Airforce Club, Hobart.
President’s chair (carved 1952) and Presidents’ board (carved after WW1), Naval, Military, and Airforce Club, Hobart. Presidents’ chair, Naval, Military and Airforce Club, Hobart. Close up detail Presidents’ chair. Close up shield, Presidents’ chair, Naval, Military and Airforce Club, Hobart. Presidents board, Naval, Military and Airforce Club, Hobart. DB72, DB178 Nellies scrapbook says that the […]
Chair carved 1945 for Victoria League in memory of Alice Shepherd White.
Chair carved 1945 for Victoria League in memory of Alice Shepherd White. Carved 1945 for Victory League. Close up date DB179 Close up back insert detail DB179 Close up carved arm detail DB179 DB179 This piece is one of Nellie’s later pieces.She carved this chair for the Victoria League in memory of Alice Shepherd White.This […]
John Soundy memorial platform table, The Friends’ School, Hobart. Carved 1943.
John Soundy memorial platform table, The Friends’ School, Hobart. Carved 1943. John Soundy memorial table, The Friends School, Hobart Close up wording, John Soundy memorial table, The Friends’ School, Hobart Close up detail John Soundy table, The Friends’ School, Hobart DB60 The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 – 1954), Monday 26 August 1946, page 5 […]
Two side chairs, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1943.
Two side chairs, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1943. DB58a These two blackwood side chairs are used for visitors to sit on when guests of the school for a special occasion such as assemblies.
Prefects’ platform desk, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1941.
Prefects’ platform desk, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1941. Prefects’ platform desk, Collegiate School, Hobart Prefects’ table brass plaque, Collegiate School, Hobart DB55 This was presented to the school by the Prefects of 1941 of which Phyllis Payne – Nellie’s granddaughter was one.
Headmistresses’ chair, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1939.
Headmistresses’ chair, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Carved 1939. DB58 This ceremonial chair was carved for the Prefects of 1939 to present to the school.
Headmaster’s chair, Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1932.
Headmaster’s chair, Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1932. Hutchins headmaster chair Hutchins headmaster chair close up back panel Hutchins headmasters chair clos eup brass plaque DB44 “Still with the sacrifices of the Great War in her mind, Mrs. Payne felt a desire to do something for the whole (Hutchins) school –something of her own which would, […]
Alan Field Payne memorial bookcase, Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1929.
Alan Field Payne memorial bookcase, Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1929. Alan Field Payne bookcase Alan Field Payne bookcase details top panel. Alan Field Payne bookcase details left hand panel. Alan Field Payne bookcase details right hand panel. DB47 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson – page 84“It is doubtful if Mrs […]
Girl Guides chair and table, Foxlease, England. Carved 1924-26.
Girl Guides chair and table, Foxlease, England. Carved 1924-26. Table, Foxlease, England. Conserved desk (2022) Close up ER initials Close up Girl Guides motif on table, Foxlease, England. Close up carved date, table, Foxlease, England. Girl Guides chair, Foxlease, England. Close up Girl Guides motif. Close up back chair, Foxlease, England. Close up scroll detail […]
Blackwood Screen exhibited 1924, British Empire Exhibition, London.
Blackwood Screen exhibited 1924, British Empire Exhibition, London. Empire screen front. Empire screen reverse. Empire screen in Nellie’s scrapbook. DB78 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson, 1975, pg. 77 – 78Chapter 12Dower Chests and a MysteryIn 1924, the great British Empire Exhibition was held at Wembley, England, and every part of […]
Field family sports cupboard, Launceston Church Grammar School. Carved 1924.
Field family sports cupboard, Launceston Church Grammar School. Carved 1924. Field family sports cupboard, Launceston Church Grammar School. Detail of names on Field family sports cupboard, Launceston Church Grammar School. DB63 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson“In 1924 seventeen members of the Field family, all old boys of the school, resolved […]
Chair for St Michael’s Collegiate School. Carved 1919.
Chair for St Michael’s Collegiate School. Carved 1919. Image from Nellie Payne’s scrapbook DB175 This chair was carved from blackwood by Nellie for Collegiate School to present to Bishop Reginald Stephen. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Reginald Stephen (1860–1956) was the Anglican Bishop of Tasmania from 1914 until 1919 and then the Bishop of Newcastle (New […]
Memorial chair, St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart. Carved 1919.
Memorial chair, St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart. Carved 1919. Katie Daniel memorial chair, Collegiate School, Hobart Close Up Memorial chair, Collegiate, Hobart DB54 This chair was carved in memory of Mrs Katie Daniels (née Woods), a former pupil. No more detail is known about this chair. If you have further information please contact Westbury and […]
Writing table carved in 1918 for Mrs Flexmore.
Writing table carved in 1918 for Mrs Flexmore. From Nellie Payne’s scrapbook DB174 The only information found up to 2015 is in Nellie’s scrapbook along with the photo. If you have anything further to add please get in touch with the Westbury and Districts Historical Society through the contacts page. Mrs Jane Louisa Marion Flexmore […]
Headmaster’s memorial chair, Launceston Church Grammar School. Presented 1918.
Headmaster’s memorial chair, Launceston Church Grammar School. Presented 1918. Headmaster’s chair, Launceston Church Grammar School Headmaster’s chair in Nellie’s scrapbook, Launceston Church Grammar School DB61 From Nellie Payne’s scrapbook:Memorial chair in walnut wood presented to the Launceston Church Grammar School 5th June 1918. At the top is the winged globe with Cobras, the most sacred […]
Prayer desk, St Jame’s Church, Newtown. carved before 1916.
Prayer desk, St Jame’s Church, Newtown. Carved before 1916. DB126 A new church was built in Newtown and a dedication service for the church and everything in it, including a prayer desk carved by Nellie, was held in September 1916. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 – 1954), Tuesday 5 September 1916, page 3
Bookcase for Alan Field Payne. Carved 1915-1918.
Bookcase for Alan Field Payne. Carved 1915-1918. DB75 This bookcase is made from walnut timber and was designed and carved for Nellie’s son, Alan Field Payne. We assume it was carved whilst Alan (and his brother Geoffrey) were away at war. Nellie had something in common with all other mothers of sons serving with the […]
Headmaster’s chair, Friends’ school, Hobart. Carved 1914.
Headmaster’s chair, Friends’ school, Hobart. Carved 1914. Headmaster’s chair, Friends’ School, hobart Close up detail, Headmaster’s chair, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart DB59 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson Soon after Alan entered the University, Mrs Payne decided to present a headmaster’s chair to the Friends High School, where Alan had won […]
Small cupboard. Carved circa 1912.
Small cupboard. Carved circa 1912. Small cupboard. DB210 The existence of this lovely cupboard had only been discovered by the Nellie Payne committee just before the exhibition in 2015. Thanks go to Tasmanian Historical Research Association members, Ken and Ann, who “found” this piece with its current owner Collin Campbell. They then kindly transported it […]
Litany desk carved 1912. St. John’s Church, Launceston.
Litany desk carved 1912. St. John’s Church, Launceston. Litany desk, St John’s Church, Launceston. Close up carvings, St John’s Church, Launceston. Detail on side of Litany desk, St John’s Church, Launceston. Close up brass plaque. DB170 Examiner Saturday 27 April 1912, page 7 A beautifully carved Litany desk, made of Tasmanian oak at the establishment […]
Chair and framed photograph, Felsted School, Essex, England. Carved 1912.
Chair and framed photograph, Felsted School, Essex, England. Carved 1912. Chair, Felsted School, Essex, England. Chair inscription, Felsted School, Essex, England Chair close up shield, Felsted School, Essex, England Framed photograph, Felsted School, Essex, England. DB65, DB66 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson Both of Nellie’s sons attended Felsted in Essex […]
Bed carved by Ellen Nora Payne for herself. 1909.
Bed carved in 1909 by Ellen Nora Payne for herself. Nellie’s bed. Close up bed carved date. Close up carvings at head of bed. Close up bed knob. Close up carvings at foot of bed. DB204 It was only a couple of weeks before the exhibition in 2015 that we found out that Nellie had […]
China cupboard carved 1907.
China cupboard carved 1907. China cupboard carved 1907 Close up label back of china cupboard, carved 1907. DB67 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson1975, pg. 47 & 49, Chapter 7 “Safe Bind, Safe Find” Back at her old home, Westfield, again, Mrs Payne soon settled down to her woodcarving, her mind filled […]
Settle carved 1906 for George. W. Field.
Settle carved 1906 for George. W. Field. DB133 Nellie carved this settle for one of her brothers, George Westfield Field (1862-1935) who married Ethel Archer. They had 8 children. Atkinson says “The design on the back of this settle was unusually elaborate and graceful, and the legend it bore was ‘Home Keeping Hearts are Happiest’”
“The Seasons” four panelled screen. Carved 1906
“The Seasons” four panelled screen – 1906 “The Seasons” four panelled screen. Close up Crocus embroidery. Close up Blackberry embroidery. Close up Briar Rose embroidery. Close up leather detail. DB73 “Ellen Nora Payne: Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson, 1975, pg. 51 One piece which all members of the family were proud to point out […]
Settle carved 1903 for Mrs Griffith.
Settle carved 1903 for Mrs Griffith. DB132 Unfortunately we have very little information on this piece of Nellie’s work. The only thing we know is that Nellie carved a settle for Mrs Griffith of Albury, N.S.W. in 1903. The reason we know this is that there is a photograph of it in Nellie’s photo book […]
Settle carved 1903 for Mrs Gibson.
Settle carved 1903 for Mrs Gibson. DB131 This settle has the letters “WG” on the left front of the chest part of the settle which is the monogram of William Gibson of “Scone”. Mrs Gibson was Elvina Beaumont Grubb prior to her marriage to William Gibson. They had a son Ernest William Gibson and 2 […]
Settle for Richard Charles Field. Carved 1900.
Settle for Richard Charles Field. Carved 1900. DB120 This settle was carved for Richard Charles Field (1866-1961), Nellie’s younger brother.
Sideboard carved 1898. Probably for Payne family.
Sideboard carved 1898. Probably for Payne family. DB142 Apart from the year it was carved there is no further information. It is supposed that it was carved for the Payne family home. If you have any further information on this piece please get in touch with the Westbury and Districts Historical Society through the contact […]
Oak settle carved 1897.
Oak settle carved 1897. DB160 There is no information regarding this oak settle except for the above photograph in Nellie Payne’s own scrapbook. The inscription says” East West Home’s best”
Chair carved for Lindesay Clark. Date unknown.
Chair carved for Lindesay Clark. Date unknown. Lindesay Clark chair. Close up back chair. Details of carvings. DB192 It is not known exactly which Lindesay Clark this chair was carved for – Lindesay Colvin Clark or his son Gordon Colvin Lindesay Clark (1896-1986). However family descendants can remember the chair in the family home at […]
Piano stool, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Date carved unknown.
Piano stool, St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Date carved unknown. DB56 Unfortunately we don’t know when Nellie carved this piano stool for the school but it is a beautiful piece with the school motto along one side, badge and passion flower motifs on the other three sides.
Cabinet. Date carved unknown.
Cabinet. Date carved unknown. DB197 Nothing further is known about this cabinet other than that it was carved by Nellie Payne. If you have any other information about this piece please contact the Westbury and Districts Historical Society by using the contact form.
Shelf unit. Date carved – unknown
Shelf. Date unknown. Shelf unit. DB212 This shelf, carved by Nellie Payne, was lent to the exhibition in 2015. No further information is known. If you have anything further to add please get in touch with the Westbury and District Historical Society through the contact page.
Bookcase made for Nancy Field. Date carved unknown.
Bookcase made for Nancy Field. Date carved unknown. DB140 This book case was made for Nellie’s neice, Nancy Field (b1900-d1988). Nancy did not marry and it in unknown when Nellie carved it for Nancy. It was handed down to Nancy’s nephew, Geoffrey, who still treasures this piece of furniture. Geoff remembers going to stay in […]
Mirror carved for Mollie Field (niece). Date unknown.
Mirror carved for Mollie Field (niece). Date unknown. DB141 This beautifully carved mirror is believed to have been carved for Nellie’s niece Mollie Field who married Henry Pedley. It was handed down to their son Geoff who has handed it down to his daughter Karen and family.