Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Holder wax seal jewelry with a depth that seems

with a depth that seems to flicker from within

It almost looks like the number 3

Incredibly detailed down to the stripes on the abdomen

This is when

Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Holder wax seal jewelry with a depth that seemsHow 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