Antique Solid Silver Fob Medal – Denton & Down – Ornate Shield Design

Description:
A fine antique silver fob medal of decorative circular form, featuring an ornate shield cartouche to the front, surrounded by scrolling and panelled detailing. The reverse is plain and well suited for engraving, with a good aged surface consistent with early 20th-century silver. A lovely example of an early fob medal, ideal for a pocket watch chain or as a collectible piece of antique silver jewellery.

Maker History:
The piece is stamped with the maker’s mark D & D, attributed to Denton & Down, a known Birmingham silversmith partnership active in the early 20th century. Their work is typically well finished and often encountered on small silver items such as fobs, medals, and chains.

Key Details:

• Material: Solid silver

• Maker: Denton & Down

• Period: Early 20th century

• Form: Fob medal / pendant

• Decoration: Ornate shield cartouche with scrollwork

• Reverse: Plain, suitable for engraving

Dimensions:

• Approx. 31.2mm x 28mm

• Weight: 5.83g

Condition:

• Good antique condition

• General surface wear and light scratches consistent with age

• Some darker toning and patina present, particularly to recesses

• No splits or repairs noted

Summary:
An attractive and well-made early 20th-century silver fob medal by Denton & Down. A desirable piece for collectors of antique silver, pocket watch accessories, or jewellery.

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