Vintage Silver Cricket Fob Medal – Birmingham 1955 – H.W.C.H Competition

Description:
A vintage sterling silver fob medal of shield form, hallmarked for Birmingham 1955 and made by Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd. The reverse is clearly engraved “R.W.C.H. Cricket Competition 1956”, indicating it was awarded for a mid-20th century cricket competition. A nicely detailed and well-proportioned example, suitable for wear or collection.

Maker History:
Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd. were well-established Birmingham silversmiths, active throughout the early to mid-20th century and particularly known for producing silver fob medals, sporting awards, and presentation pieces.

Key Details:

• Material: Sterling silver

• Assay office: Birmingham

• Date letter: 1955

• Maker: Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd.

• Engraving: “R.W.C.H. Cricket Competition 1956”

• Shield-shaped fob medal

• Original suspension loop intact

Dimensions:

• Height: approx. 33.8 mm

• Width: approx. 20.4 mm

Weight:

• 3.61 g

Condition:

• Good vintage condition

• Light surface wear consistent with age

• Engraving clear and legible

• No splits or repairs noted

Summary:
A genuine mid-20th century silver cricket fob medal with clear sporting provenance. An attractive and collectible piece, ideal for cricket memorabilia collectors or those with an interest in vintage silver sporting awards.

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