Antique football medal in solid silver, Art Nouveau style, ca. 1920
Antique football medal in solid silver, Art Nouveau style, ca. 1920
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Antique football-themed medal, made of solid silver and dating from around 1920, belonging to the Modernist movement. It depicts two male figures practicing sports, surrounded by an engraved floral frame, and is in excellent condition for its age.
The piece, likely of European origin, features a football scene in high relief against an architectural background, marked by a central rhombus. The reverse includes a vegetal decoration with oak leaves and a space reserved for an inscription. The medal retains its original ring for hanging or wearing as a pendant.
During the 1920s, sport became a social and cultural phenomenon in Europe, especially football, which established itself as a mass spectacle. These types of medals were common in school tournaments and local competitions, reflecting the decorative aesthetic of the modernist era, which combined organic forms with functionality.
A perfect piece for collectors of vintage sports medals, fans of historical American football, or as an accessory with character and symbolism.
**Characteristics:
- Approximate dimensions: It has a diameter of 2.9 cm, not including the ring.
**Weight: 13.14 grams.
**Composition:
- Main material: 925 Silver.
- Marks or contrasts: Not Visible.
- Acid test: Performed.
- Other materials: No.
**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. Please review the photos carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
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