The brothers Richard and Thomas Willis arrived in Melbourne in 1858, and soon established themselves as jewellery importers and wholesalers. Over the next decade they becoming manufacturing jewellers. In 1874, the partnership was dissolved and the firm T. Willis & Co. came into being in 1875, under the control of Thomas & V. J. Willis. During the rest of the century the firm prospered, becoming importers of clocks, silver and electro-plated wares, as well as being wholesale jewellers and silversmiths, with premises in Melbourne Sydney and Perth. In 1904 the company changed it's name to Willis & Sons Pty. Ltd. selling to retailers throughout Australia. The manufacturing side of the business was closed in 1931 and the company reverted to importing.

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An antique turquoise and seed pearl brooch by Willis & Co,…

Turquoise and Seed Pearl Starburst Brooch by Willis & Co

An antique turquoise and seed pearl brooch by Willis & Co, designed as a star burst, set throughout with seed pearls and turquoise; 15ct gold. Makers mark for Willis & Co. Weight 5.6g.

Antique Australian 9ct gold baby bar brooch marked Willis & Co…

Antique 9ct Gold Baby Bar Brooch by Willis & Co

Antique Australian 9ct gold baby bar brooch marked Willis & Co 9ct, total weight 1.2 grams approx (dented)

9ct rose gold bangle, Willis & Sons, the round hollow bangle,…

Willis & Sons Rose Gold Bangle - 38.4g, 57mm Diameter

9ct rose gold bangle, Willis & Sons, the round hollow bangle, markers mark for Willis & Sons, inner diameter 57 mm, 38.4 grams

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, early 9ct gold ring set with opal…

19th Century Opal and Seed Pearl Gold Ring

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, early 9ct gold ring set with opal and seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks,

Willis & Sons fine antique bangle, 15ct yellow gold with…

Antique 15ct Gold Bangle with Crescent and Star Design

Willis & Sons fine antique bangle, 15ct yellow gold with crescent and star design set with red stones and seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '15,W.' with unicorn mark, 6.5 cm wide, 10.6 grams total

Willis & Sons 9ct gold and garnet horseshoe bar brooch, 19th…

19th Century Willis & Sons Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Willis & Sons 9ct gold and garnet horseshoe bar brooch, 19th century, stamped 'W. 9' with unicorn mark, 4 cm wide, 2.6 grams

Three Australian antique 9ct rose gold wedding rings by Willis…

Three Australian antique 9ct rose gold wedding rings by Willis & Sons, J. Steel, and W. Roberts, 19th and early 20th century, 8.8 grams total

Willis & Sons (attributed) antique double sided photo locket…

Victorian 9ct Gold Double Sided Photo Locket Brooch

Willis & Sons (attributed) antique double sided photo locket brooch, 9ct gold and seed pearl, Melbourne, Victorian origin, late 19th century, 4 cm wide

Willis & Sons 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet with heart lock,…

Late 19th Century Rose Gold Heart Lock Bracelet

Willis & Sons 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet with heart lock, late 19th century,

Willis & Sons impressive 15ct yellow gold necklace adorned with…

Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Gold Necklace by Willis & Sons

Willis & Sons impressive 15ct yellow gold necklace adorned with aquamarines and seed pearls, circa 1910, stamped '15.W' with pictorial mark, clasp also stamped '15', 45 cm long, 9.7 grams

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct gold floral brooch with…

Antique 15ct Gold Floral Brooch with Green Stones

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct gold floral brooch with green stones and seed pearls, late 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 4.5 cm wide, 4.6 grams

Willis & Sons of Melbourne 'Lily Of The Valley' brooch, 9ct…

Willis & Sons Lily of the Valley Brooch

Willis & Sons of Melbourne 'Lily Of The Valley' brooch, 9ct yellow gold set with seed pearls, early 20th century, stamped '9.W.' with pictorial mark, 4.5 cm wide, 2.8 grams

Late 19th century Australian brooch attributed to R T Willis…

19th Century Australian Ruby Brooch by R T Willis & Sons

Late 19th century Australian brooch attributed to R T Willis and Sons. This 9ct yellow gold brooch is set with a small ruby and features engraved patterning with a central engraved shield. Weight: 3.1 grams.

Antique Australian diamond set 15ct rose gold ring marked…

Antique Diamond Ring by Willis & Co Melbourne

Antique Australian diamond set 15ct rose gold ring marked Willis & Co Melbourne 15, ring size M-N, weight 2.89 grams, set with rose cut diamonds, old mine cut diamond size 0.04ct estimated

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold pendant & chain by Willis & Co…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Heart Pendant with Chain

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold pendant & chain by Willis & Co Melbourne, marked Willis 9 to the pendant and touch mark to the chain, chain length 40 cm, heart size 19 x 20 mm, total weight 5.3 grams

An antique Willis & Sons 9ct gold Scottish theme pendant…

Scottish Thistle Pendant Necklace by Willis & Sons

An antique Willis & Sons 9ct gold Scottish theme pendant necklace; Scottish thistle with ribbon 'Dinna Forget' to bead adorned frame with Australian hallmarks for Willis and Sons, size 25 x 24 mm, on a fancy link chain to a metal clasp, length 41 cm, wt.…

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold cufflinks marked Willis & Co…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Willis & Co Cufflinks

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold cufflinks marked Willis & Co Melbourne 9c, weight 4.8 grams, minor bruising

Willis & Sons of Melbourne fine antique 15ct yellow gold bangle…

Antique 15ct Gold Bangle with Sapphires & Pearls

Willis & Sons of Melbourne fine antique 15ct yellow gold bangle encrusted with sapphires and seed pearls, late 19th century stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks 6.4 cm wide, 10.5 grams total

Willis & Sons of Melbourne WW1 9ct rose gold and enamel…

WW1 9ct Rose Gold Military Patch Wishbone Brooch by Willis

Willis & Sons of Melbourne WW1 9ct rose gold and enamel military patch wishbone brooch stamped '9,W.' with pictorial mark 3.5 cm wide, 2.1 grams

Antique Australian amethyst set 9ct yellow gold pendant, brooch,…

Australian Amethyst Heart Pendant/Brooch, 9ct Gold, Willis & Co

Antique Australian amethyst set 9ct yellow gold pendant, brooch, marked Willis & Co 9ct, heart 13 x 13 mm each, item weight 7.8 grams

An antique gold buckle brooch by Willis, rectangular polished…

Willis 9ct Gold Rectangular Pierced Buckle Brooch

An antique gold buckle brooch by Willis, rectangular polished and pierced form, crafted in 9ct gold, hallmarked to reverse.

Willis & Sons Melbourne, impressive 15ct yellow gold star…

15ct Gold Star Brooch with Seed Pearls - Willis & Sons

Willis & Sons Melbourne, impressive 15ct yellow gold star brooch, set with seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '15, W.' with pictorial mark, 3.5 cm wide, 5.7 grams

Willis & Sons antique 15ct gold ring, set with diamonds and red…

19th Century 15ct Gold Ring with Diamonds and Red Stones

Willis & Sons antique 15ct gold ring, set with diamonds and red stones, 19th century, 2.5 grams

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, pair of antique Australian 15ct…

Antique Australian 15ct Gold Cufflinks by Willis & Sons

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, pair of antique Australian 15ct yellow gold cufflinks of oval form, 19th/20th century, stamped 'W.15' with unicorn mark, 12.1 grams total

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, 9ct gold bar brooch with shield and…

Willis & Sons 9ct Gold Shield Brooch with Red Stone

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, 9ct gold bar brooch with shield and red stone, 19th century, stamped 'W.9.' with pictorial marks, 6 cm wide, 3.8 grams

Willis &, Sons, 15ct gold bracelet, comprising curblinks…

Willis & Sons 15ct Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet

Willis &, Sons, 15ct gold bracelet, comprising curblinks completed by a heart padlock clasp, both stamped Willis &, Co., length approximately 200 mm.

9ct pink gold Australian hinged bracelet, by Willis, late…

Victorian/Edwardian Pink Gold Bracelet with Garnet and Pearls

9ct pink gold Australian hinged bracelet, by Willis, late Victorian/Edwardian hinged bracelet, set with 4 seed pearls and 4 blue garnet topped droplet. With early box missing 1 small scroll. W9.6g

An antique Australian 15ct gold pearl brooch, sword brooch…

Antique Australian 15ct Gold Pearl Sword Brooch

An antique Australian 15ct gold pearl brooch, sword brooch applied with a crescent and set throughout with river pearls, marks for 'Willis and Sons', size 80 x 23 mm, wt. 7g.

Willis & Son of Melbourne 9ct rose gold wax filled bangle with…

1905 Engraved Rose Gold Bangle by Willis & Son

Willis & Son of Melbourne 9ct rose gold wax filled bangle with engraved endorsement dated 1905. 7.5 cm diameter, internal 6 cm diameter

An antique Australian gold bamboo bangle, hinged oval form 9ct…

Antique Australian Gold Bamboo Bangle by Willis of Melbourne

An antique Australian gold bamboo bangle, hinged oval form 9ct gold wax filled made by Willis of Melbourne, total weight 10.45gms.

Two Australian map of Tasmania brooches, Willis & Sons,…

Two Australian map of Tasmania brooches, Willis & Sons, Melbourne & Robert Robertson, Melbourne, Wt 4.7 grams

An Australian 9ct yellow gold green paste gemstone & seed pearl…

An Australian 9ct yellow gold green paste gemstone & seed pearl pendant/brooch, Willis & Sons, Melbourne, Wt 4.2 grams

Australian Art Deco gemstone & 9ct gold ring set with a…

Australian Art Deco 9ct Gold Ring with Synthetic Sapphire

Australian Art Deco gemstone & 9ct gold ring set with a synthetic sapphire, set in yellow gold with white gold shoulders. Marked Willis co 9. Approx ring size M, gemstone size 8.5 x 7 mm, set with a synthetic sapphire, set in yellow gold with white gold…

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold pendant Advance Australia arms,…

Australian 9ct Rose Gold Pendant with Enamel, Willis & Co

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold pendant Advance Australia arms, marked Willis & Co 9 Rd 263. Approx dia. 24 mm, weight 2.13 grams, originally set with enamel

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold wishbone brooch marked Willis…

Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold Wishbone Brooch by Willis & Co

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold wishbone brooch marked Willis & Co 9ct, weight 1.58 grams

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold medal Advance Australia arms.…

Australian 9ct Rose Gold Medal Conversion from Brooch, Willis Marked

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold medal Advance Australia arms. Marked Willis 9ct , dia. 27.8 mm, weight 2.72 grams. Conversion from a brooch

Five antique Australian gold wedding rings, all stamped with…

Five antique Australian gold wedding rings, all stamped with maker's marks: I.) Flett & Sons, port Pirie, 15ct, (5.4 grams), II.) Denis BR. 18ct, (4.7 grams), III.) Willis & Sons, 18ct, (2.7 grams), IV.) T. Gaunt, 9ct (5.3 grams), V.) pictorial fish mark,…

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct yellow gold and seed…

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 15ct yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 3 cm wide, 7.2 grams total

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 9ct yellow gold cross…

Willis & Sons of Melbourne antique 9ct yellow gold cross pendant, set with green stones and seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '9' flanked by pictorial marks, 5 cm high overall, 4.4 grams

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, antique 9ct gold locket on 9ct rope…

Willis & Sons of Melbourne, antique 9ct gold locket on 9ct rope twist chain, the chain 44 cm long, the locket 4 cm high, 16.3 grams total

Three antique gold brooches comprising of a circular polished…

Three antique gold brooches comprising of a circular polished stone example mounted in rose gold by Rowland, a yellow gold key brooch stamped 'T.J.J. & Son', and a Willis & Sons (attributed) yellow gold bar brooch with red stones and seed pearls (marks…

H.M.A.S. Australia 9ct yellow gold brooch showing the famed…

H.M.A.S. Australia 9ct yellow gold brooch showing the famed battlecruiser with Australian map suspended beneath, circa 1913. Made by Willis & Sons of Melbourne. Stamped '9.W.' with unicorn mark. 4.5 cm wide, 2.4 grams. H.M.A.S. Australia was one of three…