Antique Sterling Silver Football Fob Medal – Birmingham 1936 – Bushell – Winners 1936–37

Description:
A fine antique sterling silver football fob medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1936 and made by Herbert Bushell & Sons Ltd. The medal features a decorative silver surround with a gold–coloured central panel depicting a footballer in action, a classic and well-executed design typical of the period.

The reverse is engraved “W.D. P.O. S.A. FOOTBALL WINNERS 1936–37”, giving this piece clear historical and sporting interest. Fob medals such as this were commonly awarded to players or officials and worn on watch chains, making them highly collectable today.

Brief Maker History:
Herbert Bushell & Sons Ltd were active Birmingham silversmiths, well known for producing quality sporting medals, fobs, and presentation pieces during the early to mid-20th century. Their work is frequently encountered on football, cricket, and athletic awards of the interwar period.

Key Details:

• Material: Sterling silver (with gold–coloured applied panel)

• Assay Office: Birmingham

• Year: 1936

• Maker: Herbert Bushell & Sons Ltd

• Decoration: Footballer motif to the front

• Engraving: “W.D. P.O. S.A. FOOTBALL WINNERS 1936–37”

• Style: Traditional football fob medal

Dimensions:

• Height: approx. 40.6mm

• Width: approx. 25.9mm

Weight:

• 8.10 grams

Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Light surface wear and minor marks consistent with age and use

• Engraving remains clear and legible

• Please refer to photographs for full condition details

Summary:
A charming and historically interesting 1930s sterling silver football fob medal, complete with original engraving and attractive two-tone design. An excellent addition to a collection of sporting medals, football memorabilia, or antique silver fobs.

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.