A must have for the dapper dandy and lovers of unique silver fob pendants this Art Deco era English hallmarked Fattorini sterling silver fob is rose shaped and beautifully enamelled in the Yorkshire coat of arms with a white shield, red cross and silver lions. Originally a medal presented in the Yorkshire Amateur Swimming Association's Championship it is inscribed on the back "River Champ - 3rd Place".
This exceptional fob/medal comes complete in a Fattorini & Sons blue leather presentation case, a rare occurrence. Both the fob and the box are beautiful quality and they remain in fine antique condition showing gentle signs of age but no real wear.
A fine collectors piece, great on a watch chain or necklace, a lavish gift for the swimmer! Please note the chains shown are not included in the purchase.
MATERIALS: sterling silver, enamel.
MEASUREMENTS: fob 1-1/2" (4cm) high measured with the jump ring, 1-1/4" (3cm) wide, jump ring 8mm. Box 2-1/4"x 2-1/2" (5.5x6.5cm) and 3/4"/2cm deep
WEIGHT: 12.3 grams.
ERA: 1930s, Art Deco
HALLMARKS: the fob is stamped 'lion passant' for sterling, 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'M' for 1936 and 'Fattorini & Sons, Bradford' . The case is imprinted inside the lid "Fattorini & Sons Jewellers Bradford (Works) Birmingham. Makers of Medals, Jewels, Insignia For All, Societies & Orders, Shields, Caskets Etc. Also at London, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Newcastle, Derby".
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Enamel.