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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