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An early 20th century silver belt, by James Thornton of Birmingham, composed of shaped round panel links with pierced quatrefoil detail, to a matching rectangular clasp, all links partially hallmarked, clasp hallmarked for Birmingham, 1903 and bearing maker’s mark ‘J.T.’ for James Thornton, belt length 71cm (28 inches). £80-£100---James Thornton was registered to Guest Street, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, in the late 19th century. This belt is rather unusual for its plain form - similar belts by Thornton can be found, but with more typical engraved decoration.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: In generally good condition, general light surface wear throughout. One connecting link is lacking (between 1st and second panels from clasp). Round panel width 26mm. Gross weight 102gm (3.32ozt).
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An early 20th century silver belt, by James Thornton of Birmingham, composed of shaped round panel links with pierced quatrefoil detail, to a matching rectangular clasp, all links partially hallmarked, clasp hallmarked for Birmingham, 1903 and bearing maker’s mark ‘J.T.’ for James Thornton, belt length 71cm (28 inches). £80-£100---James Thornton was registered to Guest Street, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, in the late 19th century. This belt is rather unusual for its plain form - similar belts by Thornton can be found, but with more typical engraved decoration.------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: In generally good condition, general light surface wear throughout. One connecting link is lacking (between 1st and second panels from clasp). Round panel width 26mm. Gross weight 102gm (3.32ozt).
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