Antique Chester sterling silver matchbox holder. Rococo-inspired repoussage design of cherubs, scrolls, flowers and leaves; the edges of the box are embossed with gadrooned borders. There is a vacant cartouche to centre for personalised engraving. Maker: William Aitken Assay office: Chester, a centre of English provincial silver Date: 1901 21.98 g 6 x 4 x 2 cm Good antique condition. Dings and small dents along the sides; 2.5 cm split in silver along one edge.