Thomas Stokes a diesinker and electroplater was born in Birmingham in 1831, and arrived in Victoria in the 1850s, to join the search for gold. Soon after, presumably being unsuccessful in his quest or gold he established a business in Melbourne as a “Die Sinker and Medallist, Stamper and Token Maker”, and soon after added electroplating to the services he was able to supply.

By the 1880s he was employing 30 tradesmen and apprentices. The company's specialty was badges and at about this time they were producing coat and collar badges for schools, colleges, lodges and associations, the Victorian more...

Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, is a Melbourne-based company that specializes in the design and production of high-quality medals, trophies, and awards. The company has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century and is closely tied to the life of its founder, Thomas Stokes.

Thomas Stokes was born in Birmingham, England, in 1831. As a young man, he was apprenticed to a diesinker and gained valuable experience in the art of metalworking. In the 1850s, Stokes decided to migrate to Australia in search of gold and other opportunities.

After arriving in Melbourne, Stokes found that more...

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A boxed set of 12 Royal horticultural Society flower spoons,…

RHS Flower Spoons Set: 1974 Sheffield Limited Edition Collectible

A boxed set of 12 Royal horticultural Society flower spoons, 1974 Sheffield, in association with John Pinches and Stokes Australia, the limited edition spoons available only to Stokes Collectors and Fellows of the Royal horticultural Society of Victoria,…

Victorian silver thistle form condiment set hallmarked for…

Victorian Silver Thistle Condiment Set, Birmingham 1893, Stokes & Ireland

Victorian silver thistle form condiment set hallmarked for Birmingham 1893, makers Stokes and Ireland Ltd, including: thistle form open salt, lidded mustard pot, and pepperette, in a leaf form stand, weight 156grams total.

Pair of Australian silver pierced dishes marked Stokes Stg SIl…

Australian Silver Pierced Dishes by Stokes with Koala Mark

Pair of Australian silver pierced dishes marked Stokes Stg SIl koala mark. Approx dia. 13 cm, weight 186 grams

A sterling silver tea service, Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William…

Sterling Silver Tea Service with Repousse Flowers and Swans

A sterling silver tea service, Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland), London, 1910, repousse detail of flowers & swans, lion feet, ebony handle, Wt 1045 grams

A fine silver and glass palm tree and figure with emu epergne,…

Silver and glass palm tree epergne with emu figure, 1880

A fine silver and glass palm tree and figure with emu epergne, Australian circa 1880. Provenance: Provenance: Phillips Melbourne 5 September 2004 Lot 293 Sold then as the work of Thomas Stokes with provenance from Stokes Australasia Ltd, 41 cm high, base…

A sterling silver tankard by Thomas Stokes & Sons, Melbourne,…

Thomas Stokes & Sons Sterling Silver Tankard, Melbourne, 20th Century

A sterling silver tankard by Thomas Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, early 20th century, the classic baluster shaped tankard with a waisted foot and scroll handle, with later engraving 'J.R.G.C. 1950', 11.5 cm high, 240gms silver weight

'S.Y. Ladies Singles Championship, 1934' Australian silver…

1934 Australian Ladies Singles Championship Silver Trophy Cup

'S.Y. Ladies Singles Championship, 1934' Australian silver trophy cup by Stokes & Son of Melbourne, stamped 'Stg. Sil.', 11 cm high, 174 grams

Early Australian sterling silver Christening cup, by Mole…

Australian Sterling Silver Christening Cup and Napkin Rings Set

Early Australian sterling silver Christening cup, by Mole Frederick James, Queensland, c1935, with a pair of napkin rings, by Stokes Melbourne (Wt 119g)

Victorian sterling silver embossed bowl Birmingham 1893, makers…

Victorian Sterling Silver Embossed Bowl - Birmingham 1893

Victorian sterling silver embossed bowl Birmingham 1893, makers Stokes and Ireland, embossed decoration, diameter 9 cm, weight 70grams

A large Australian sterling silver tray by Stokes and Sons,…

Stokes & Sons Australian Sterling Silver Tray with Wattle Motif

A large Australian sterling silver tray by Stokes and Sons, Melbourne, of serpentine outline with a gadroon border centred by the engraved initials Rma, within a stylised wattle leaf and flower border, ball and claw feet, maker's marks to the base and…

Australian sterling silver heavy tri handled bowl 'Replica…

Australian Sterling Silver Tri-Handled Bowl Replica Cup 1921

Australian sterling silver heavy tri handled bowl 'Replica Challenge cup 1921 inscribed' marked Stg Sil 'Stokes' to base 201g

An Australian silver kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased…

Australian Silver Kangaroo Sculpture

An Australian silver kangaroo, naturalistically cast and chased on an oval base engraved with flowers and gum leaves. Stamped 'Stg. Silver', maker Stokes, Melbourne, late 19th to early 20th century, height 13.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm. Provenance:…

An Australian emu figural napkin ring, Stokes & Sons c.1920's

Stokes & Sons Emu Napkin Ring, 1920s Australia

An Australian emu figural napkin ring, Stokes & Sons c.1920's

Pair Australian sterling silver bon bon dishes each with…

Pair of Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dishes with Koala Hallmark

Pair Australian sterling silver bon bon dishes each with pierced decoration, marked Stokes and Son to base with Koala hallmark, circa 1930s, diameter 13 cm each; weight 185grams, total.

A pair of Australian sterling silver napkin rings, Stokes & Son,…

Australian Sterling Silver Filigree Napkin Rings, 1910

A pair of Australian sterling silver napkin rings, Stokes & Son, Melbourne, 1910, oval in shape with cut out filigree, hallmarked with SandS, koala, Stg. Wt 57 grams

Victorian sterling silver sifter spoon Birmingham 1894, makers…

Victorian Sterling Silver Sifter Spoon with Figural Finial

Victorian sterling silver sifter spoon Birmingham 1894, makers Stokes and Ireland Limited, with figural finial, 22grams approx.weight

Pair of Edward VII sterling silver pepper pots hallmarked…

Edward VII Silver Pepper Pots by Mappin & Webb

Pair of Edward VII sterling silver pepper pots hallmarked Chester 1908, maker Stokes & Ireland Ltd for Mappin & Webb, 11.5 cm high, 138 grams

Pair of Australian silver serviette rings with engraved letters…

Australian Silver Serviette Rings with Engraved Letters B and D

Pair of Australian silver serviette rings with engraved letters B and D, hallmarked with koala STG L STOKES, 17.4 grams

Australian sterling silver christening cup makers mark for…

Stokes Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Maker's Mark

Australian sterling silver christening cup makers mark for Stokes and stamped ST.STG to base, 108g

Four English sterling silver dishes, long shallow tray, two…

English Sterling Silver Dishes and Tongs Set

Four English sterling silver dishes, long shallow tray, two circular with monogram & another, & silver sugar tongs all stamped, Stokes & Ireland, Birmingham 1911, round dishes sterling 62 with anchor, Goldsmith & Silversmiths Ltd, London 1910, & tongs…

An Australian sterling silver salver, post 1945 to 1960 period,…

Stokes & Sons Koala Silver Salver, 1329g, 36cm Diameter

An Australian sterling silver salver, post 1945 to 1960 period, maker's mark of Stokes & Sons, with koala, the elegant scallop edged salver with gadrooned edges and raised on three, ball and claw feet with leafy mounts, hallmarked underside, twice, with,…

Edward VII sterling silver cream jug Chester 1906, makers…

Edward VII Silver Cream Jug, Chester 1906

Edward VII sterling silver cream jug Chester 1906, makers Stokes and Ireland height 10 cm; weight 82grams

A collection of Miscellaneous sterling silver items, comprising…

Assorted Sterling Silver Items (5 Pieces)

A collection of Miscellaneous sterling silver items, comprising a stamp case (Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester 1901 ? 53g);an inkwell (Marson & Jones, Birmingham 1930 ? weighted);a pair of sugar tongs (Roberts & Dore Ltd, Sheffield 1915 ? 16g);and a pair of…

A late Victorian silver hip flask, plain design with…

Victorian Silver Hip Flask with Monogrammed Initials

A late Victorian silver hip flask, plain design with monogrammed initials to the front. Birmingham 1894 by Stokes & Ireland Ltd.

George V sterling silver whisky flask Chester 1912, makers…

Sterling Silver Whisky Flask with Monogram, 1912

George V sterling silver whisky flask Chester 1912, makers Stokes and Ireland, monogrammed, height 11 cm, weight 93grams

Three sterling silver sauce boats and a creamer, Victorian and…

Set of Four Silver Sauce Boats and Creamer

Three sterling silver sauce boats and a creamer, Victorian and later, the first sauce boat, of generous proportions, raised on three hoof feet. Maker's marks for Adie Bros., London, circa 1957., the second sauce boat with a gadrooned edge and raised on…

Australian sterling silver salver by Stokes with fluted and…

Stokes Sterling Silver Salver with Koala Hallmark

Australian sterling silver salver by Stokes with fluted and scalloped graduating edge ands sitting on ball and claw feet, hallmarked Stg Sil L with koala and made by stokes

A pair of hallmarked sterling silver pierced dishes, small…

Antique Sterling Silver Dishes and Sauce Boat Set

A pair of hallmarked sterling silver pierced dishes, small sauce boat and seal pierced dishes- of small size, hallmarked Sheffield, circa 1899 by Atkin Brothers, sauce Boats- of small size on splayed feet hallmarked circa 1907 by E S Barnsley & Co (Edward…

Cased set of sterling silver butter dishes and knives…

Sterling Silver Butter Dishes and Knives Set, 1920

Cased set of sterling silver butter dishes and knives hallmarked Chester 1920, maker: Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland), 90 grams approx

Sterling silver posy vase hallmarked London, maker: Stokes &…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Posy Vase by Stokes & Ireland

Sterling silver posy vase hallmarked London, maker: Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland), height 15 cm, 76 grams (total weight)

William IV rustic silver vase, hallmarked Chester 1833, maker:…

1833 William IV Rustic Silver Vase, Chester Hallmark

William IV rustic silver vase, hallmarked Chester 1833, maker: Stokes & Ireland Ltd, 11 cm high, 82 grams

Pair Victorian sterling silver open salts, Chester 1898, makers…

Victorian Sterling Silver Open Salts with Blue Glass Liners

Pair Victorian sterling silver open salts, Chester 1898, makers Stokes & Ireland Ltd, pierced decoration, blue glass liners, quad-footed. Weight 80grams (total silver).

A pair of Edward VII sterling silver pepper casters, Chester,…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Pepper Casters, Chester 1905

A pair of Edward VII sterling silver pepper casters, Chester, 1905 by Stokes & Ireland Ltd, height 12 cm Wt 125 grams

A sterling silver pedestal milk jug, 1905 Chester, with maker's…

1905 Chester Sterling Silver Milk Jug by Stokes & Ireland

A sterling silver pedestal milk jug, 1905 Chester, with maker's mark for Stokes & Ireland Ltd, the baluster jug with an ear form strap handle with a foliate thumb spur, and punched borders to the rims; hallmarked to waist, silver weight 82gr. Height 10 cm

Russell Drysdale sterling silver set of four etched plates by…

Russell Drysdale Etched Silver Plates in Walnut Frames

Russell Drysdale sterling silver set of four etched plates by Stokes set in African walnut frames & labelled 'The old Timers', 'The Stockmen', 'Western landscape', 'Going to Town' numbered 961/1000, with original boxes & certificates of authenticity…

A late-Victorian silver pen tray, oblong with gadrooned edge,…

Victorian silver pen tray with gadrooned edge

A late-Victorian silver pen tray, oblong with gadrooned edge, Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Chester 1900.

An Australian sterling silver baluster tankard, 20th century,…

Australian Sterling Silver Baluster Tankard by Stokes & Son

An Australian sterling silver baluster tankard, 20th century, with maker's marks for Stokes & Son, the elegant tankard with a stepped pedestal base and a hollow tapering 'C' scroll handle, with mark of fineness and maker's marks to upper body and…

Two Australian sterling silver plates, 1973 London with maker's…

Australian Sterling Silver Plates Collection

Two Australian sterling silver plates, 1973 London with maker's mark for John Pinches and issued through Stokes Australasia, and; 1979, marked sterling silver, 'Western landscape' from an original drawing by Sir Russell Drysdale, and; the University of…

A boxed set of twelve Royal Horticultural Society flower spoons…

RHS Flower Spoons Boxed Set, 1974 Sheffield

A boxed set of twelve Royal Horticultural Society flower spoons with associated paperwork, 1974 Sheffield, in association with John Pinches, and Stokes Australia, the limited edition spoons available only to Stokes collectors and Fellows of the Royal…

A boxed set of twelve Royal Horticultural Society flower spoons…

RHS Flower Spoons Boxed Set, 1974 Sheffield

A boxed set of twelve Royal Horticultural Society flower spoons with associated paperwork, 1974 Sheffield, in association with John Pinches, and Stokes Australia, the limited edition spoons available only to Stokes collectors and Fellows of the Royal…

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1973 London…

Russell Drysdale Etched Silver Plate

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1973 London with maker's marks of John Pinches (medallists) for Stokes Australasia limited, the 'Western landscape' plate numbered 573 from an edition of 1003 plates, hallmarked to rim, with certificate of…

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1975 London…

Russell Drysdale Etched Silver Plate

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1975 London with maker's marks of John Pinches (medallists) for Stokes Australasia limited, the 'Going to Town' plate numbered 573 from an edition of 1003 plates, hallmarked to rim, with certificate of…

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1978 London…

Russell Drysdale etched silver plate - 'The Stockmen'

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1978 London with maker's marks of John Pinches (medallists) for Stokes Australasia limited. 'The Stockmen' plate numbered 573 from an edition of 1003 plates, hallmarked to rim, with certificate of…

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1974 London…

Russell Drysdale Silver Etched Plate

A sterling silver Russell Drysdale etched plate. 1974 London with maker's marks of John Pinches (medallists) for Stokes Australasia limited. 'The old Timers' plate numbered 573 from an edition of 1003 plates, hallmarked to rim, with certificate of…

A Stokes & Sons sterling silver cream jug with the Macarthur/…

Stokes & Sons Silver Cream Jug with Family Crest

A Stokes & Sons sterling silver cream jug with the Macarthur/ Onslow family crest retailed by Hardy Bros copy of research notes included.

A pair of Australian silver serviette rings; Stokes & Son.

Australian Silver Serviette Rings by Stokes & Son

A pair of Australian silver serviette rings; Stokes & Son.

Three Australian silver serviette rings, Stokes, Stewart Dawson,…

Australian Silver Serviette Rings Set of 3

Three Australian silver serviette rings, Stokes, Stewart Dawson, and another. (3)

Three Australian silver serviette rings; Prouds, Stokes and…

Australian Silver Serviette Rings Set of 3

Three Australian silver serviette rings; Prouds, Stokes and Fairfax & Roberts. (3)

Australian silver pair of dishes having a round hand-pierced…

Australian Sterling Silver Pedestal Dishes

Australian silver pair of dishes having a round hand-pierced body, & sitting on a pedestal foot. Maker Stokes & Sons. Condition good, minor tarnishing. Diameter 13 cm. Weight 193g

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII cream jug & sugar…

Georgian style cream jug & sugar bowl, Edward VII silver

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII cream jug & sugar bowl in the Georgian manner, on three feet. Chester, 1909, maker Stokes & Ireland Ltd. Condition good, minor tarnishing. Height of jug 9.5 cm. Weight 199g

Australian silver napkin ring, marked Stokes

Stokes Australian Silver Napkin Ring

Australian silver napkin ring, marked Stokes

Stokes & Sons silver mug, Melbourne, c. 1950 marked to side…

Stokes & Sons Koala Silver Mug

Stokes & Sons silver mug, Melbourne, c. 1950 marked to side 'STG koala 1 S&S'. Height 9 cm weight 145 g.

Six Victorian silver coffee spoons and pair of sugar tongs,…

Victorian Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set

Six Victorian silver coffee spoons and pair of sugar tongs, 'Apostle' terminals; Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Birmingham 1889. (fitted case)

Hip Flask: Sterling silver by Stokes & Ireland Ltd. of Chester,…

Sterling Silver Hip Flask, Engraved for Sir T.N. FitzGerald

Hip Flask: Sterling silver by Stokes & Ireland Ltd. of Chester, circa 1896, engraved 'Sir T.N.FitzGerald. Melbourne 10.3.00'. Thomas Naghten FitzGerald was the first Australian knighted for medicine & practised in Londsdale Street in Melbourne. FitzGerald…

Three sterling silver napkin rings, all hallmarked to include a…

Set of 3 Sterling Silver Animal Napkin Rings

Three sterling silver napkin rings, all hallmarked to include a Stokes marked koala & L marks rubbed banded edge no engraving, a WJS.925 engraved PMG, and a mole, emu, Maltese with engraving WSVS, 44 grams approx in total.

Sterling silver salt cellar & spoon, hallmarked Chester 1934,…

Chester 1934 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar & Spoon Set

Sterling silver salt cellar & spoon, hallmarked Chester 1934, maker Stokes & Ireland Ltd, the spoon has a different hallmark

An Australian silver tea service. Maker Stokes & Sons.…

Australian Silver Tea Set by Stokes & Sons

An Australian silver tea service. Maker Stokes & Sons. Melbourne, Australia. Comprising of a teapot, water pot, sugar bowl and cover, and a cream jug. Each with a cast flared base. 1634gm.

A sterling silver goblet and pierced dish, late 19th century to…

Sterling Silver Goblet and Pierced Dish Set

A sterling silver goblet and pierced dish, late 19th century to early 20th century. a pierced double handled small bowl with a pierced frieze with maker's marks for William Drummond & Co, and a small 1928 tennis trophy goblet with marks for Stokes & Sons;…

A fine Australian sterling silver loving cup, early 20th…

Australian Sterling Silver Loving Cup

A fine Australian sterling silver loving cup, early 20th century, with maker's marks for Stokes & Son, with square form curved bracket handles to a simple plain bowl with monogram and raised upon a spreading foot, lightly gilt washed to the interior;…

A group of five assorted sterling silver napkin rings, late…

Assorted Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set

A group of five assorted sterling silver napkin rings, late 19th century and later. Includes four Australian silver rings, including a lightly engraved ring marked Stokes and an embossed ring with fruits of the vine, marked Birmingham 1904, all hallmarked…

An Australian silver commemorative tray Thomas Stokes,…

Australian Silver Commemorative Tray, 1950

An Australian silver commemorative tray Thomas Stokes, Melbourne, circa 1950 inscribed 'Presented to the Rt. Hon.R.G.Casey Ch DSO, M.C, By the Prime Minister of Australia the Rt.Hon. R.G. Menzies, K.C on Behalf of the Federal Executive of the Liberal…

An Australian sterling silver two-handled cup, 1907/8 with…

Australian Sterling Silver Two-Handled Cup by Stokes & Sons

An Australian sterling silver two-handled cup, 1907/8 with maker's mark for Stokes & Sons, the plain bowl on a stepped circular base with two acanthus-capped scroll handles. Provenance: Stokes Australasia limited; hallmarked to bowl and also marks to base…

Stokes and Ireland Ltd, William Henry Stokes and Arthur George…

Sterling silver mustard pots and Georgian condiment spoons

Stokes and Ireland Ltd, William Henry Stokes and Arthur George Ireland, Chester 1900 and 1912 two sterling silver mustard pots, with original blue glass liners together with two Georgian silver condiment spoons, London 1800 and 1823 (4)