An Edwardian Sterling Silver Coronation Sports Commemorative Medal, Vaughton and Sons, 1902

An Edwardian sterling silver commemorative medal or watch fob issued to mark the Coronation Sports of 1902. The obverse features an intricate openwork frame surrounding a central heraldic shield. The shield is quartered and decorated with motifs including a bishop’s crook, a tree, and lions, with the inscription CORONATION SPORTS and the date 1902. The reverse is plain and bears a complete set of British hallmarks: the maker’s mark V & S for Vaughton and Sons, the lion passant for sterling silver, the anchor for the Birmingham assay office, and the date letter c for 1902. Vaughton and Sons were a prominent Birmingham firm specialising in the production of medals and sporting awards. The piece is fitted with an integral suspension loop for attachment.
Weight: 26.94 grams
Diameter: Approximately 38 mm.