Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Holder sterling silver Material: Faceted leaded glass beads

Material: Faceted leaded glass beads

From the hallmarks on the silver

Another popular style with jewelry of this age was to maximize its wearability

while the pearls provide a sense of symmetry and softness

Crafted from 18kt yellow gold

Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Holder sterling silver Material: Faceted leaded glass beadsHow cool is this little pendant? I wasnt sure what it was used for when I first saw it, but once I saw the bottom, it clicked, its a matchstick holder! Crafted from sterling silver this treasure was carved by hand from sterling silver and has a hinged opening. The bottom has a serrated texture, perfect for lighting the matches it's holding. From the hallmarks on the silver, I am gathering it was made in Chester, England and the letter appears to be