Antique Sterling Silver Swimming Fob Medal – 1930 - James Walter Tiptaft & Son

Antique Sterling Silver Swimming Fob Medal – Birmingham 1930 – O. Gledhill

Description:
A charming antique sterling silver fob medal, hallmarked for Birmingham in 1930 and made by James Walter Tiptaft & Son Ltd. The medal features attractive scroll decoration with a central shield engraved “1931” to the front. The reverse is clearly engraved “O. Gledhill – Swimming”, giving the piece a personal sporting history.

A nice example of an early 20th-century sporting fob, well suited to collectors of antique silver, swimming memorabilia, or named sporting awards.

Key Details:

• Material: Sterling silver

• Hallmarks: Birmingham, 1930

• Maker: James Walter Tiptaft & Son Ltd (J.W.T)

• Front engraving: “1931”

• Rear engraving: “O. Gledhill – Swimming”

• Decoration: Scrollwork design

• Type: Sporting fob medal

Dimensions:

• Approx. 29.6mm x 22.3mm

• Weight: 6.20g

Condition:

• Excellent overall condition

• Light surface wear and minor tarnish consistent with age

• Engraving remains crisp and legible

Summary:
A well-made and attractively designed antique silver swimming fob medal with clear hallmarks, a known maker, and a named recipient. A pleasing and affordable example of early 20th-century sporting silver.

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