Antique Solid Silver Fob Medal – Birmingham 1895 – CES – Ornate Shield Design

Description:
An attractive antique solid silver fob medal featuring an ornate pierced and scrollwork shield form, with a vacant central cartouche suitable for engraving. This is a well-made late Victorian piece with pleasing depth and detail, originally intended for use on a gentleman’s watch chain.

Maker & Hallmarks:

• Assayed in Birmingham, 1895

• Maker’s mark: CES, attributed to Charles Edward Soloman

• Sterling silver standard

• Full set of hallmarks clearly visible to the reverse (see photographs)

Key Details:

• Item: Antique silver fob medal

• Material: Solid sterling silver

• Assay office: Birmingham

• Date letter: 1895

• Maker: Charles Edward Soloman (CES)

• Design: Ornate pierced shield with scrollwork and vacant cartouche

• Period: Late Victorian

Dimensions:

• Approx. 37.8mm x 32.4mm

Weight:

• 6.25 grams

Condition:

• In good antique condition overall

• Expected surface wear, light scratches, and tarnish consistent with age

• No splits or repairs noted

• Hallmarks remain legible

Summary:
A nicely detailed late Victorian silver fob medal, ideal for wear on a watch chain, charm bracelet, or as part of a silver fob collection. The vacant cartouche also makes this an appealing piece for personal engraving.

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