{"product_id":"american-sterling-silver-matchbox-holder","title":"Antique American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely vintage Sterling Silver Matchbox holder made between 1910 and the 1930s. It comes in a presentation bag and would be a great gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by George A Henckel and Co of New York. It features their makers mark. It also has Sterling, 5056 and JE Caldwell \u0026amp; Co imprinted. Caldwell was the jewellers where it was originally for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a lovely engineered design on both sides and a diamond cartouche that has McC engraved in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a Vintage Swedish La Petite Matchbox inside but no matches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in good condition with some tarnish spots in places, particularly on the sides which add to the vintage look. It has a couple of small bends to one side but the La Petite matchbox still fits in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a bit too small to fit today’s standard size matchboxes, however today’s standard size matches such as Swan Vestas do fit in the La Petite Matchbox at a diagonal angle. La Petite Matches are also available on both eBay and Etsy and do fit the holder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holder is 4.1cm by 2.7cm with a depth of 1.2cm (1 5\/8 inches by just over 1 inch with a depth of 1\/2 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 9.9g without the matchbox inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145676308823,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/american-sterling-silver-matchbox-holder-silver-matchbox-case-2472-1-p.jpg?v=1759484712","url":"https:\/\/www.beechesvintage.com\/products\/american-sterling-silver-matchbox-holder","provider":"Beeches Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}