Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia

Cricket belt buckle. A large curved Victorian heavily decorated silver belt buckle awarded to John Dorrington in 1878 for best bowling average. The buckle circular with additional side extensions bearing floral designs. To centre the buckle is inscribed ‘Presented to John Dorrington for the best bowling average 1878’ and to outer belt shaped rim ‘Brunswick Wheel Works Cricket Club. Wednesbury’. The buckle, with clasp and flat hook to back, measures 3.75” wide by 2.5” tall. Very good original condition