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as requested, additional information.
W.J Amor
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/2537
In 1874 W.J. Amor was apprenticed to English medallists J.S. and A.B. Wyon. Nine years later he went to Paris, where he remained until 1887. Intending to go to America and work his way home to England, he visited Sydney en route and was persuaded by Robert Hunt, Deputy-Master of the Sydney Mint, to stay and start his own business. Amor established the business in 1888 and married the daughter of the Chief Engineer of the Sydney Mint. His first work, a medal for the Women's Exhibition of 1888, was highly skilled, as was his Australian Centenary medal of the same year.
A die engraver, in his later years Amor prided himself in continuing to work 'by hand in the old fashioned way'. He worked hard, 'many times 20 hours out of 24 for very little remuneration'. He particularly enjoyed large modelling work.
The business was based for many years in Mountain Street, Chippendale. In 1914 it moved to 24 Wentworth Street, Sydney, and three years later became a limited company, in which principal employees were given an interest. In 1935 Amor sold his share to A.H. Byatt, retaining a position as Advisory Director of the business. In 1942 the business moved to 1 Marshall Street, Surrry Hills, and was later renamed Amor-Sanders, continuing under the management of Ronald Byatt for many years.
References:
Carlisle, L.J. (1983). Australian Commemorative Medals and Medalets from 1788. Brian Kench/B&C Press Limited. New South Wales.
The Canning Mint
Diesinker and medal manufacturer based in Queensland (Gatton).
Started in 1983 producing medals for numismatic societies and business.
Bruce Canning sole operator. Catalogue of work in production. Over 1000 medals and items. The ANS catalogue by Cook outlines his work undertaken for the Australian Numismatic Society.
Charles (Chas) Handford
Badge manufacturer in Brisbane who also made tokens and other metal items.
Newspaper advert in 1945
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/50249999
CHAS. Handford. 'Craftsmen In Metal,' require girls and boys, 15 to 18, learn
enamel badge making; and engraving, good conditions, wages, permanent, no Saturday work. Mary St. Brisbane
Myers & Co. Pty Ltd
https://myersbadges.com.au/
Now Myers Badges- operating in Brisbane since 1937.
A.J. Parkes (now closed)
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/1799
A.J. Parkes & Company Pty Ltd is the foremost medallion and badge manufacturer in Queensland, and one of the most prominent in Australia as a whole. The business has been producing commemorative medallions and medalettes for over 100 years. Since the early 1980s Parkes has also manufactured small plastic products from injection mouldings.
Parkes was an experienced die sinker from the Royal Mint, London. He founded his business at 3 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, in 1896, producing medallions, medalets and uniform buttons and badges for the armed forces and Government departments. His work was of high quality, and he increased the business to produce a wide range of medallic products. The growing business moved to Lower George Street, Brisbane. Parkes retired in 1941, selling the business to Eric Faux, whose family still control the business today. The business moved back to Gregory Terrace, but remained there for only 11 years, moving to their current complex in Salisbury in 1961.
References:
Carlisle, L.J. (1983). Australian Commemorative Medals and Medalets from 1788. Brian Kench & B & C Press Limited. New South Wales.
A.J. Parkes & Co Pty Ltd. Our History. http://www.ajparkes.com.au/?nav=85, accessed 16/9/2003.
Perfection Plate
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiE_uj_s_CEAxX_efUHHU1VBE04FBAWegQIBxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Faustraliana.org.au%2Fassets%2Fissue%2FNovember_1994_Vol_16_No_4.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2PNgcGhSBcchX6gklSXTnI&opi=89978449
The long established Sydney jewellers, Angus and Coote, have produced commemorative and souvenir wares throughout the first half of the century. In 1960, Perfection Plate Pty Ltd became the manufacturing arm of Angus and Coote Ltd. Early in the 1970s, Perfection Plate was acquired by its former employees. The company has continued to manufacture table and souvenir silverware, trophies and badges.
Sheridan's
https://sheridans.com.au/about-sheridans-perth/
Sheridan’s has been making badges in Perth since 1913, and has created hundreds of local association, club and military badges in Western Australia over the last century.
Our business started out as a small jewellery workshop behind the Sheridan family home. The advent of World War 1 led to a demand for various types of regalia and the need for more specialised equipment.
And so began Sheridan’s Engraving and Metal Stamping Company. Today we are a third generation family firm, and are one of Western Australia’s longest-running family businesses. We are proud of our history and heritage servicing the community of Western Australia, as we continue to supply quality badges, engraving and medallions to all levels of governments, health organisations, schools, sports clubs and business organisations: you’ll even find our work in the WA Museum history collection!
Alfred Stokes;
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/247247
Medal-maker - Alfred E. Stokes (Sydney)
Thomas Stokes and Son (Melbourne)
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/2475
Thomas Stokes was born in Birmingham, England, in 1831. He was apprenticed to a diesinker and migrated to Australia in search of gold in the 1850s. He did not succeed but returned to his trade as a diesinker and button maker. In 1856 he established a successful business at 15 Mincing Lane, Melbourne, and soon moved to larger premises at 115 Flinders Lane.
In 1857 Stokes acquired a press from W.J. Taylor and began to mint large numbers of tradesmen's tokens, some 82 varieties in all (this has more recently been contested). He also commenced the Australian Medallic Issues. Within a short time the business moved again, to 100 Collins Street. In 1873 Stokes took a partner, Martin, and the business was re-named Stokes & Martin. It added silverware to its product line, but the new direction was not well received. The business relocated to 29 Little Collins Street, where in 1893 a disastrous fire damaged a large portion of the business. Unfortunately Martin had forgotten to renew the fire insurance policy, and the partnership was dissolved as a result. Stokes rebuilt the business as Stokes & Son.
The business became a proprietary concern in 1911, re-named Stokes & Son Pty Ltd. Its medals ceased being artistically significant, although remained technically sound. It began to focus on mass-produced medals at competitive prices, rapidly produced with insufficient time to develop artistic designs.
In 1935 the business moved to Albert Street, Brunswick, and in 1962 Stokes became a public company, renamed Stokes (Australasia) Pty Ltd. By 2005, the business had relocated to Ringwood.
References:
Carlisle, L.J. (1983). Australian Commemorative Medals and Medalets from 1788. B & C Press Pty Ltd, Sydney.
Sharples, John P. (1990). Medals as Art: Australia and the Meszaros Tradition, p.16.
Stokes, Tom (1974). 'A Short History of Stokes Limited.' Australian Coin Review. August, pp.15-16.
Stokes & Martin
In 1873 Thomas Stokes took a partner, Martin, into his business. The partnership lasted until 1893, when a disastrous fire damaged a large portion of the business. Unfortunately Martin had forgotten to renew the fire insurance policy, and the partnership was dissolved as a result. Stokes rebuilt the business as Stokes & Son. Stokes (Australasia) Pty Ltd is today located in Ringwood.
Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd
Stokes & Sons (Melbourne, Australia) badges, medallions etc.
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 his skills as a diesinker were in high demand. He quickly established himself as a skilled craftsman and began to build a reputation for the quality of his work. In 1863, he founded his own business, Thomas Stokes, Medalist, which would eventually become Stokes & Son, Medal Makers.
Over the years, Stokes & Son became known for its high-quality medals, trophies, and awards. The company's products were used by a wide range of organizations and institutions, including sports clubs, schools, and military organizations. The company also produced medals and awards for important events, such as the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. As well, in the early and mid 20th century the company produced silver and silverplated household wares, such as trays, jugs, tea sets, baskets, napkin rings and flasks.
Stokes & Son, continues to be a leader in its field. The company is still based in Melbourne and is run by members of the Stokes family. The company's commitment to quality and innovation remains strong, and it continues to produce some of the finest medals, trophies, and awards in Australia
Trevor Amies (Globe Jewellery-Brisbane)
Diesinker and engraver at Amies jewellers (Brisbane) now taken over by Angus and Cootes (Australian wide)
K.G. Luke
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/2172
K.G. Luke, Medal & Trophy Makers, Melbourne, Victoria
K.G. Luke was a private mint that made 1956 Olympic Games medals for the Numismatic Association of Victoria, as well as a considerable number of other medals and trophies. It operated at least between 1937 and 1974, according to medals illustrated in Carlisle's Australian Commemorative Medals and Medalets.
Hafner Mint Manufacturing (now closed)
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/1944
Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- )
Born in the 1920s, Emil Hafner graduated in 1948 at the Art and Trade College in Czechoslovakia. Between 1948 and 1952 he focused on gun engraving and die sinking in Germany and England. He continued his work in Australia with K.G. Luke and later with the House of Hawke, as well as teaching part-time at Royal Institute of Technology for nine years. He subsequently established his own company, Hafner Mint Manufacturing, specialising in high quality medals for special occasions and Numismatic Clubs.
References:
Connexus videos website http://home.connexus.net.au/~artvideo/saacraft.html, accessed 7/10/2003.
New Zealand
Precision Engineering Company Pty Ltd. (Wellington)
I wrote the Book. The Precision Engineering Company produced the majority of metal milk tokens in New Zealand as well as a significant number of other items. The company also produced number plates and other pressed metal products.
New Zealand milk tokens : the precision engineering company tokens / Michael and Julie Carter
Bib ID: 4607511 Format: Book Author:Carter, Michael
Description: [Windsor, Qld.] : Michael and Julie Carter, c2009
49 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Notes: Cover title.
"Edition 1: May 2009".
Includes bibliographical references (p. 49)
Subject:
Milk trade -- New Zealand
Tokens -- New Zealand
Other authors/contributors:
Carter, Julie
