Keepyuppy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) I came across and acquired this hallmarked gold & silver Derby County Player Medal in last few days from an Antique Emporium in Yorkshire. Providence confirms it was made in 1886 in Birmingham. Derby County only played 2 games in 1886 against Aston Unity and Birmingham St Georges in the FA Cup and these medals were presented to the Derby County players in recognition of the match. A very rare find indeed and I’m thrilled to have found it. I thought I’d share it as a point of interest. ?? Edited February 15, 2022 by Keepyuppy Indyram, SaffyRam, RoyMac5 and 8 others 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Keepyuppy said: I came across and acquired this hallmarked gold & silver Derby County Player Medal in last few days from an Antique Emporium in Yorkshire. Providence confirms it was made in 1886 in Birmingham. Derby County only played 2 games in 1886 against Aston Unity and Birmingham St Georges in the FA Cup and these medals were presented to the Derby County players in recognition of the match. A very rare find indeed and I’m thrilled to have found it. I thought I’d share it as a point of interest. ?? @loweman2will have the other 10 of the set ? Eddie, loweman2 and Keepyuppy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I had forgotten that I had this, it’s the ground regulations from the Baseball Ground. Keepyuppy and i-Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Keepyuppy said: I came across and acquired this hallmarked gold & silver Derby County Player Medal in last few days from an Antique Emporium in Yorkshire. Providence confirms it was made in 1886 in Birmingham. Derby County only played 2 games in 1886 against Aston Unity and Birmingham St Georges in the FA Cup and these medals were presented to the Derby County players in recognition of the match. A very rare find indeed and I’m thrilled to have found it. I thought I’d share it as a point of interest. ?? Sounds interesting and not something I have seen before in research, would be interested to hear the story behind it, how do you know it is derby county, does it come with paperwork, as far as I know the club historian is unaware of it, could be a great find. Ellafella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 36 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I had forgotten that I had this, it’s the ground regulations from the Baseball Ground. Is that a BBG mask as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 minute ago, ilkleyram said: Is that a BBG mask as well? No, it’s to stop the sign slipping on the desk surface, it’s a big sign? ilkleyram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, loweman2 said: Sounds interesting and not something I have seen before in research, would be interested to hear the story behind it, how do you know it is derby county, does it come with paperwork, as far as I know the club historian is unaware of it, could be a great find. loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, loweman2 said: Sounds interesting and not something I have seen before in research, would be interested to hear the story behind it, how do you know it is derby county, does it come with paperwork, as far as I know the club historian is unaware of it, could be a great find. Is you saying his provenance is wack though? loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepyuppy Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 It is hallmarked with the correct year, maker and gold/silver stamps. It has been heavily polished, but can make out the Club Initisks on it. Considering its 135 years old and a reasonable assumption that probably only eleven were commissioned for the game, it could probably be the only one thats survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Keepyuppy said: It is hallmarked with the correct year, maker and gold/silver stamps. It has been heavily polished, but can make out the Club Initisks on it. Considering its 135 years old and a reasonable assumption that probably only eleven were commissioned for the game, it could probably be the only one thats survived. What did the guy who sold it to you say, how has the connection between a game, the year and derby county been made, is it stamped somewhere or did it come with any paperwork ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, loweman2 said: Sounds interesting and not something I have seen before in research, would be interested to hear the story behind it, how do you know it is derby county, does it come with paperwork, as far as I know the club historian is unaware of it, could be a great find. Ellafella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepyuppy Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 No worries - I’m happy with it. It will add to my collection of items handed down to me by my late Grandfather and the other items I’ve obtained myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 11 hours ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I had forgotten that I had this, it’s the ground regulations from the Baseball Ground. Does it say, “This sign must not be removed”? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 9 hours ago, Keepyuppy said: It is hallmarked with the correct year, maker and gold/silver stamps. It has been heavily polished, but can make out the Club Initisks on it. Considering its 135 years old and a reasonable assumption that probably only eleven were commissioned for the game, it could probably be the only one thats survived. Death Cab For Cutie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Keepyuppy said: No worries - I’m happy with it. It will add to my collection of items handed down to me by my late Grandfather and the other items I’ve obtained myself. Margaret Thatcher’s handbag? Splinters from the Cross? Threads from the shroud? Elvis’s toe nail clippings? Jim Smith’s toupe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Keepyuppy said: No worries - I’m happy with it. It will add to my collection of items handed down to me by my late Grandfather and the other items I’ve obtained myself. Excellent! Is it stamped with fattorini bros on the back, they produced medals and were based in Birmingham, I have no interest in the medal other that from trying to identify it from a historical value to the club and be of help so please don’t be shy in coming forward with further detail, Dm me if you would prefer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 18 minutes ago, Ellafella said: Margaret Thatcher’s handbag? Splinters from the Cross? Threads from the shroud? Elvis’s toe nail clippings? Jim Smith’s toupe? Now you know I have all of those ! ? Ellafella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Ellafella said: Does it say, “This sign must not be removed”? ? There lies the problem, it was the wall to which the sign was attached that was removed? The rules do not cover that situation?? I was given the sign when the Baseball Ground was coming up for demolition Edited February 16, 2022 by Elwood P Dowd loweman2 and Ellafella 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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