Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

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.