Superb Ceylon Antique Silver Match Holder

This is an antique silver matchbox holder from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) & extremely collectible & rare. KAA silver hallmark reportedly stands for the Kandyan Arts Association which was established in 1882 to support traditional craft workers in Ceylon. Research indicates approximate date of 1901 - 1910. I purchased this at an elite estate sale in Atlanta from an avid collector of fine antiques. Really beautiful. The design repeats on both sides. The "England's Glory" matches are included in the sale. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE BIDDING ON A VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE ITEM AND AS SUCH WILL SHOW SOME SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR DUE TO AGE. WE WILL TRY AND DESCRIBE TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DESCRIBE EVERY ASPECT OF AN ITEM. BEFORE BIDDING, PLEASE CHECK AND HAVE A LOOK AT ALL THE PHOTOS AS THEY ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.