Antique Silver Football Fob Medal – Birmingham 1921 – Thomas Fattorini

Description
An attractive antique sterling silver football fob medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1921 and made by the renowned medallist Thomas Fattorini. The medal features an ornate crowned design to the front with engraved initials, and a fully engraved reverse recording league details, season, and named recipient.

A genuine early 1920s football award with strong period character and clear provenance.

Brief Maker History
Thomas Fattorini Ltd. of Bradford were one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of sporting medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their football fobs are particularly collectible, especially when fully engraved and attributable to named players.

Key Details

• Item: Football fob medal
• Material: Sterling silver
• Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1921
• Maker: Thomas Fattorini
• Front: Ornate design with engraved initials “A.R.”
• Reverse engraving:
  • “I.D.S.F. & A.A.”
  • “1922–23”
  • “Arthur Rawles”

Dimensions

• Approx. 30.9mm x 25.5mm

Weight

• Approx. 7.52 grams

Condition

• Good antique condition
• General surface wear and patina consistent with age
• Engraving remains clear and legible
• Some historic wear around the suspension hole

Summary
A genuine inter-war sterling silver football fob medal by Thomas Fattorini, clearly engraved with league, season, and named recipient. An appealing piece of early football history, ideal for collectors of sporting medals or antique silver.

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