Football Fobs have a special appeal and are such a great gift for those who love sports. Here is a real Silver collectable football vintage Fob in a shield shape with a raised football on it. This was probably intended as a sports medal or prize. With very nice detailed engine engraved patterns on the border silver surfaces and the fantastic football this is a quality piece of old jewellery. This Sterling Silver Watch Fob bears the makers marks - 'HB & S' which shows it to have been made by Herbert Bushell and Son Limited, a manufacturer based in Northampton Street, Birmingham, England their wares included small silver, sporting trophies and cups and fob medals.This Vintage Fob Medal has the Lion Passant to show it is 925 sterling silver, the hallmark of the Birmingham assay office (Anchor) and the letter 'Z' which dates it to 1949. This collectable old silver vintage sports fob is in very good condition and measures 2.5cms by a little over 2.5cms. It has a punch hole with a silver ring to connect it to your watch chain or for the ladies it would look good as a necklace pendant or would go very nicely on a charm bracelet.
JEWELLERY DETAILS
Designer or Brand: Herbert Bushell and Son Limited, Northampton Street
Country of Origin: England - Birmingham
Condition: Very Good
Decade: 1940s
Type: Fob Medal - Sporting Medal
Subject: Football
Era: Antique to Vintage
Style: Sporting
Material: Silver - 925 Sterling Silver