Antique Silver Football Fob Medal – Birmingham 1928 – Thomas Fattorini

Antique Silver Football Fob Medal – Birmingham 1928 – Thomas Fattorini

Description
An attractive antique sterling silver football fob medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1928 and manufactured by the well-known medallist Thomas Fattorini. The medal relates to the Cosmopolitan Sunday Football League and is finely enamelled to the front, with detailed engraved inscription to the reverse.

A genuine period sporting award with strong local and historical interest.

Brief Maker History
Thomas Fattorini Ltd. of Bradford were among the most prominent British manufacturers of sporting medals and regalia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their work is particularly sought after by collectors of football and sporting memorabilia due to consistent quality and association with leagues and clubs across the UK.

Key Details

• Item: Football fob medal

• Material: Sterling silver

• Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1928

• Maker: Thomas Fattorini

• Front: Enamelled Cosmopolitan Sunday Football League with central shield

• Reverse engraving:

  • “Queens A – Runners Up”

  • “2nd Div.”

  • “Arthur Rawles Capt.”

  • “1928–9”

Dimensions

• Approx. 32.5mm x 21.5mm

Weight

• Approx. 6.0 grams

Condition

• Good antique condition overall

• Enamel to the front remains well preserved with no major losses

• General surface wear and patina consistent with age

• Engraving remains clear and legible

Summary
A desirable inter-war sterling silver football fob medal by Thomas Fattorini, with clear league, team, and named captain engraving. An excellent addition to a football memorabilia or antique silver collection.

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