{"product_id":"antique-unengraved-silver-medal-fob-hallmarked-chester-1905","title":"Antique unengraved silver medal fob, hallmarked Chester 1905","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eAn antique sterling silver medal fob of shield form, fully \u003cstrong\u003ehallmarked for Chester 1905\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eThe front is designed with a central vacant cartouche, intended for engraving, framed by scrolling decoration and stylised foliate elements. Above, a ribbon-like banner sits beneath a detailed leaf and floral motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eThe form draws on heraldic design, with the shield shape historically associated with identity, achievement and commemoration. Medal fobs such as this were commonly awarded in the Edwardian era for sporting or academic accomplishments, or worn as decorative tokens on watch chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe reverse is plain and bears a full set of hallmarks, including the Chester assay mark and date letter for 1905, along with the maker’s mark \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;RG\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eJoseph \u0026amp; Richard Griffin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eOriginally intended to be worn on a watch chain, this piece can now be worn as a pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10.4g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5: length, including hanging loop, 1.1\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an antique item with some signs of wear but in excellent condition. Please refer to photos as these form part of the description. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64000332005725,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1642\/1725\/files\/IMG_0965.jpg?v=1774612088","url":"https:\/\/echoesjewellery.co.uk\/products\/antique-unengraved-silver-medal-fob-hallmarked-chester-1905","provider":"Echoes Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}