Sterling Silver 1938 "Fur and Feather" Animal Pendant Medal
A truly unique historical artifact for the animal lover! This heavy (15.5 grams) hallmarked sterling silver medal features images of a long-haired cat, two rabbits, a guinea pig and rat surrounding the phrase "FUR & FEATHER." This delightful menagerie dates from 1938 and are the representatives of "Fur and Feather" - a magazine founded in England in 1890 - "A Weekly Journal devoted to Rabbits, Cage Birds, Cats, Cavies, and Pet Stock, for Exhibition and Fancy" this weekly paper wrote about to ‘small pets,’ and still survives today as Britain's leading Rabbit magazine. Most likely intended as a prize for show animal it reads on the reverse "PRESENTED BY "FUR & FEATHER" TO" but was never engraved. Beautiful worn on a chain today as a pendant necklace!
Chain and antique box for display only
Hallmarks: maker's mark J.A.R for J A Restall & Co of Cambridge St. Birmingham UK
Anchor assay for Birmingham UK, Lion for Sterling Silver and date letter "O" for 1938
Dimensions: Pendant measures 1.1 inches in diameter
Weight: 15.5 grams
Condition: In very good antique condition. Can be polished to a shine but patina has been left on. Minor wear commensurate with age. Additional photos and videos available upon request.
