Summary

Advertising Token, minted by Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, for Stokes and Martin plating, 1873-1893.

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.

Previous Collections: McArthur, George

Physical Description

Round Gilt Advertising Token.

Obverse Description

Bust of George Coppin left; around above, HOW TO SAVE MONEY; around below, * ADVICE GRATIS *

Reverse Description

Within shield, AT / STOKES / & /MARTIN 29 / L.COLLINS STREET E. around in two lines, HAVE YOUR OLD PLATED WARE MADE EQUAL TO NEW / AT HALF THE ORIGINAL COST

Edge Description

Plain

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