A must for all Peaky Blinders fans and lovers of unique vintage silver pendants this hallmarked 1936 Birmingham watch fob is an impressively large size with plenty of heft and perfect for silver pocket watch chains and statement neck chains.
Incredibly it has never been worn or even removed from the original Fattorini & Sons box, so despite age, it is in mint condition. The fob is engraved with a billiard table and scrollwork decoration on the front with the back engraved to N Allen, of the Dominion Works, winner of the 1937 billiard handicap.
The Dominion Works was a Birmingham based factory manufacturing mattresses and spring bedsteads. The blue cardboard presentation box is printed Fattorini & Sons Ltd., Bradford Works, Birmingham.
It is a rare treat to find a fob of this age in such complete and original unworn condition and it must have meant a lot to someone to keep it this way, it deserves to be treasured again!
Materials: Sterling silver.
Hallmarks: Lion passant for sterling silver, anchor for Birmingham, date letter 'M' for 1936 and F&S, makers mark for Fattorini & Sons Ltd.
Measurements: 2" high (drop) measured with the suspension ring and 1-1/2" wide (50x30mm).
Weight: 11.7 grams.
Date: Art Deco, 1930s
Condition: Excellent unworn condition for the fob with nary a scratch, the box is in great shape considering it is made out of cardboard.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique estate jewelry in our beautifully curated shop. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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