Horace George Croneen
Antique Silver Tottenham Education Fob Medal – 1904, Horace George Croneen
Antique Silver Tottenham Education Fob Medal – 1904, Horace George Croneen
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Antique Sterling Silver Education Fob Medal – Birmingham 1904 – Tottenham
Description:
An attractive and well-detailed antique sterling silver fob medal, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1904, with maker’s mark H.G.C, attributed to Horace George Croneen. The medal features pierced floral and scroll decoration surrounding a central enamelled cartouche depicting a tower, with blue enamel lettering reading “Tottenham Education Committee.”
The front is additionally engraved “Alfred Ribbons”, while the reverse bears a lengthy and highly specific inscription recognising perfect attendance over a three-year period, ending 31st July 1904. A particularly evocative Edwardian educational award with strong local and social history interest.
Key Details:
Material: Sterling silver
Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1904
Maker: H.G.C (Horace George Crouch)
Front engraving: “Alfred Ribbons”
Central detail: Enamelled Tottenham Education Committee motif
Rear inscription:
“Neither absent nor late during
the three years ending
31st July 1904”Type: Educational / attendance award fob medal
Dimensions:
Approx. 45.0mm x 29.3mm
Weight: 15.56g
Condition:
Good overall antique condition
General surface wear and light tarnish consistent with age
Heavy wear to enamel
All engraving remains clear and legible
Summary:
A substantial and historically interesting Edwardian silver fob medal, awarded for exceptional school attendance and connected to the Tottenham Education Committee. With its detailed inscription, attractive design, and solid weight, this is a strong example of early 20th-century educational silver.
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