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...

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...

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A Stokes silver plate galleried cloche with ornate handle,…

Stokes Silver Plate Cloche with Ornate Handle

A Stokes silver plate galleried cloche with ornate handle, height 9 cm

Australian coat of arms EPNS napkin ring Stokes & Sons, circa…

EPNS Australian Coat of Arms Napkin Ring, c.1900s

Australian coat of arms EPNS napkin ring Stokes & Sons, circa 1900s

Australian silver plate figural napkin ring decorated with an…

Stokes and Sons Emu Figural Napkin Ring

Australian silver plate figural napkin ring decorated with an Emu figure, engraved decoration to napkin ring, marked for Stokes and Sons.

Vintage Australian silver plate napkin ring applied kangaroo…

Australian Silver Plate Kangaroo Napkin Ring

Vintage Australian silver plate napkin ring applied kangaroo decoration, boomerang form feet, marked for Stokes and Sons.

A silver plate claret jug & a Stokes water jug, break to lid of…

Silver & Stokes Jug Set - Lid Damage

A silver plate claret jug & a Stokes water jug, break to lid of claret jug, height 22-29 cm

An Australian silver plate bon bon tray, swing handle, Stokes…

Stokes Sydney Swing Handle Bon Bon Tray

An Australian silver plate bon bon tray, swing handle, Stokes of Sydney. Diameter 27 cm.

A Stilton cheese spoon, marrow scoop and set of asparagus tongs,…

Antique Silverware Set with Stilton Spoon, Marrow Scoop, and Tongs

A Stilton cheese spoon, marrow scoop and set of asparagus tongs, 9 pieces (i) Georgian Stilton cheese spoon, 1803 London the mark of Thomas Dicks, length 21 cm, weight 52gms (II) Georgian marrow scoop, c.1750 London, the mark of Ebenezer Coker, length 20…

Four Australian Stokes silver-plate decanter labels, including…

Australian Stokes Silver-Plate Decanter Labels Set

Four Australian Stokes silver-plate decanter labels, including rum, whiskey, sherry & brandy

An antique Australian silver plate pedestal centrepiece by…

Antique Australian Silver Plate Pedestal Centrepiece by Thomas Stokes Ltd

An antique Australian silver plate pedestal centrepiece by Thomas Stokes Ltd (australasia). Marks to base, approx 18 cm high, 24 cm diameter

Three Australian silver-plate wine labels; Stokes. (3)

Stokes' Australian Silver-Plate Wine Labels Set of Three

Three Australian silver-plate wine labels; Stokes. (3)

Pair of Stokes & Sons silver plated napkin rings made in…

Australian-themed Silver Plated Napkin Rings by Stokes & Sons

Pair of Stokes & Sons silver plated napkin rings made in Australia, decorated with kookaburra, kangaroo, emu and boomerang, 11 cm wide approx

Silver plated coffee pot & water jug. Buckingham coffee pot; &…

Silver Plated Coffee Pot and Water Jug Set

Silver plated coffee pot & water jug. Buckingham coffee pot; & Stokes water jug. Height 23 cm (jug)

Collection of 4 Australiana figural napkin rings, early 20th…

Australiana Figural Napkin Rings Set

Collection of 4 Australiana figural napkin rings, early 20th century, silver plate, depicting kangaroo, emu, swan and boomerang type, two with makers retailers/makers marks, Stokes & Sons, and Stuart Dawson. Heights: 4.5-5.5 cm

Pair of Australian silver plated napkin rings, with bases in…

Australian-themed silver napkin rings with kangaroo embellishments

Pair of Australian silver plated napkin rings, with bases in the shape of Tasmania and mounted with kangaroos. Make by Stokes & Sons, Sydney