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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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

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 gold, and pearl lavaliere, open lattice and…

Australian Gold and Pearl Lavaliere with Tourmalines

Antique Australian gold, and pearl lavaliere, open lattice and open scroll work, with fine mille grain decoration set with white pearls and two hanging drop cut tourmalines. By Willis & Sons Marked 15ct to pendant, clasp chain. Approx 9.60 grams

9ct yellow gold fob chain and fob. Australian fob by Willis…

1918 Australian Fob Chain with World War I Engraving

9ct yellow gold fob chain and fob. Australian fob by Willis dated 1918 with World War I engraving; and T. Bar. Total weight 31g

Australian 15ct gold bangle set with seed pearls and peridots,…

Seed Pearl & Peridot Gold Bangle by Willis Melbourne

Australian 15ct gold bangle set with seed pearls and peridots, by Willis of Melbourne

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

A 15ct gold pendant fob by Willis, decorated with an emu and a…

Australian-themed Gold Pendant Fob with Historical Inscription

A 15ct gold pendant fob by Willis, decorated with an emu and a kangaroo, with Australian and British enamel flags. Engraved verso 'For King & Empire presented by Cardinia residents to Bruce Smith 37th Batt A.I.F 12/7/18', stamped '15ct W'.

Gold mounted agate brooch with torquoise and matched 9ct…

Willis Melbourne Agate Brooch & Turquoise Earrings Set

Gold mounted agate brooch with torquoise and matched 9ct earrings set with seed pearls & torquoise by Willis of Melbourne, in presentation case

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,

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 Australian 9ct rose gold wax-filled hinged bangle with…

9ct Rose Gold Hinged Bangle with Padlock Clasp

An Australian 9ct rose gold wax-filled hinged bangle with padlock clasp; WIllis. Weight (all in) 53.9g.

Victorian hallmarked 9ct rose gold chain & tiger eye fob. Chain…

Victorian Rose Gold Chain & Tiger Eye Fob Set

Victorian hallmarked 9ct rose gold chain & tiger eye fob. Chain Birmingham 1871, & fob by Willis of Melbourne. Length 36 cm (chain). Weight 36g (total)

Willis & Sons of Melbourne 15ct gold and diamond bar brooch,…

19th Century Diamond Bar Brooch by Willis & Sons

Willis & Sons of Melbourne 15ct gold and diamond bar brooch, 19th century, stamped '15ct' with anchor and star with bar mark, 5 cm long, 4 grams total

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

An antique 15ct gold Australian fancy link watch chain with 9ct…

Antique Australian Gold Watch Chain with Mother of Pearl Fob

An antique 15ct gold Australian fancy link watch chain with 9ct fob by Willis and an inlaid mother of pearl and paua shell fob

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,

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…

Suffragette yellow gold bar brooch in lyre form set with seed…

Lyre-Shaped Suffragette Brooch with Seed Pearl and Gemstones

Suffragette yellow gold bar brooch in lyre form set with seed pearl, tourmaline and garnet, 19th century, pictorial makers mark, possibly Willis of Melbourne, stamped '(?),15,W, housed in a 'Forster The Jeweller' Smith Street Collingwood plush fitted box,…

An antique ring by Willis & Co., the central square plaque…

Willis & Co. Ruby and Pearl Antique Ring

An antique ring by Willis & Co., the central square plaque detailed with a ruby, flanked by further rubies and seed pearls, hallmarked, in 15ct gold, ring size N.

An antique Australian aquamarine bangle by Willis & Co,…

Willis & Co Aquamarine Bangle, 3.02ct Oval Cut

An antique Australian aquamarine bangle by Willis & Co, featuring an oval cut aquamarine of 3.02cts, expandable, signed, in gold.

Antique 15ct yellow gold and citrine brooch c.1870 by Willis &…

15ct Gold & Citrine Brooch by Willis & Sons

Antique 15ct yellow gold and citrine brooch c.1870 by Willis & Sons, Melbourne 1858-c.1980 the circular facetted citrine is multi claw set and weighs approximately 80.00ct and measures 30 x 30 mm the 15ct gold setting features curved scrolls and a club…

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

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 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 Brothers, Melbourne antique 9ct gold bangle set with…

Antique 9ct Gold Bangle with Sapphires and Pearls

Willis Brothers, Melbourne antique 9ct gold bangle set with three impressive sapphires and seed pearls, circa 1870, pictorial maker's mark stamped 9ct, 8.9 grams

An opal brooch by Willis &, Co, the sword and crescent…

15ct Gold Opal Sword and Crescent Jabot Brooch

An opal brooch by Willis &, Co, the sword and crescent 'Jabot' featuring opals cut en cabochon, in 15ct gold.

Thomas John Koenig World War I memorial jewellery: 9ct gold &…

WWI Memorial Jewellery Set

Thomas John Koenig World War I memorial jewellery: 9ct gold & enamel medallion by Willis & Sons [Melbourne] engraved on reverse 'Presented by Jumbuck Residentsto Mr & Mrs Koenig in Token of Pte. T.J.Koenig, Died on Active Service 26/9/17'; also includes a…

An Australian gold and diamond bangle by Willis of Melbourne.…

Willis Melbourne Gold & Diamond Bangle

An Australian gold and diamond bangle by Willis of Melbourne. The front section of the hinged bangle set with an old brilliant cut diamond of estimated weight 0.70 carat. 15ct yellow gold.

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 Australian tourmaline and seed pearl necklace by Willis and…

Australian Tourmaline and Seed Pearl Necklace by Willis and Sons

An Australian tourmaline and seed pearl necklace by Willis and Sons, comprising a central double tourmaline drop flanked by scrolls set with seed pearl and further tourmalines, to a fine trace chain, hallmarked, in 15ct gold.

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,…

An Australian gold bamboo bangle, the hinged bangle stamped…

9ct Gold Bamboo Bangle by Willis & Sons

An Australian gold bamboo bangle, the hinged bangle stamped Willis & Sons, in 9ct gold

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

An opal starburst brooch, attributed to Willis of Melbourne,…

Opal Starburst Brooch by Willis of Melbourne

An opal starburst brooch, attributed to Willis of Melbourne, set with crystal opals. 15ct yellow gold, marks indistinct. Diameter 46 mm.

Three gold Southern Cross Brooches, circa 1915, comprising an…

1915 Southern Cross Brooch Set by Willis and Jackson

Three gold Southern Cross Brooches, circa 1915, comprising an Anzac brooch and a kangaroo brooch by Willis, Melbourne together with a Gallipoli brooch by Alfred T. Jackson, Fremantle

Antique Australian 9ct gold bamboo bangle by Willis, Palfry of…

Australian 9ct Gold Bamboo Bangle by Willis, Palfry & Box

Antique Australian 9ct gold bamboo bangle by Willis, Palfry of Melbourne box (wax filled, total 24grams)

15ct yellow gold Albert chain with 9ct yellow gold Australian…

Gold Albert Chain with Australian Coat of Arms Medallion

15ct yellow gold Albert chain with 9ct yellow gold Australian coat of arms medallion, c.1900 i)the Albert chain is by early West Australian jeweller Thomas Richard Scanlan, c.1900. The T bar is marked '15ct' 'S' and 'A swan', each link is stamped '15',…

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 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 15ct gold and diamond cluster ring,…

19th Century Diamond Cluster Ring by Willis & Sons

Willis & Sons of Melbourne 15ct gold and diamond cluster ring, 19th century, stamped '15ct' with anchor and star with bar mark,

A gold bangle by Willis & Sons, of bamboo design, the octagonal…

Willis & Sons Bamboo Bangle in 15ct Gold

A gold bangle by Willis & Sons, of bamboo design, the octagonal sections of alternating polished and embossed decoration, hallmarked, in 15ct gold.

James King (New Zealand) late 19th century silver gilt brooch,…

Silver gilt kiwi brooch by James King, New Zealand

James King (New Zealand) late 19th century silver gilt brooch, oval form with detailed scene of mountain, fern trees and kiwi to the fore., marked J King premises at Willis Street and 1891 as James King & Co. Cuba St., Wellington with two silver stamps…