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Early 20th C. Brass Matchbox Holder, c.1900s-30s
This is a delightful Early 20th Century Brass and Silver Plate Matchbox Holder from Sri Lanka. The holder has the Sri Lankan national symbol of the lion on one side and a bird on the other, both picked out in silver plate against a textured background.
The matchbox holder was made at the Kandyan Art Association in the city of Kandy and dates to around the 1900s to 1930s. Founded in Kandy, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1882, the Kandyan Art Association was set up to revive, preserve and promote traditional Kandyan arts, crafts and techniques and to provide workshops for artisans to work in, offer instruction and sell their wares from.
Condition is very good, with no dings or dents, just a small amount of silvering loss on the bird's tail and beak and the overall superficial surface wear that you would expect with use and the passage of time. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The matchbox holder is 5.3cm / 2ins long, 3.8cm / 1.5ins high and 1.7cm / 0.67ins deep. It weighs 39.2g / 1.4oz.
The holder is stamped on the side at one end with the Sri Lankan lion holding a sword and K.A.A. for the Kandyan Art Association.
Shipping in the UK is £6.00 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
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The matchbox holder was made at the Kandyan Art Association in the city of Kandy and dates to around the 1900s to 1930s. Founded in Kandy, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1882, the Kandyan Art Association was set up to revive, preserve and promote traditional Kandyan arts, crafts and techniques and to provide workshops for artisans to work in, offer instruction and sell their wares from.
Condition is very good, with no dings or dents, just a small amount of silvering loss on the bird's tail and beak and the overall superficial surface wear that you would expect with use and the passage of time. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The matchbox holder is 5.3cm / 2ins long, 3.8cm / 1.5ins high and 1.7cm / 0.67ins deep. It weighs 39.2g / 1.4oz.
The holder is stamped on the side at one end with the Sri Lankan lion holding a sword and K.A.A. for the Kandyan Art Association.
Shipping in the UK is £6.00 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Metalware
Date c.1900s-30s
Early 20th Century Antiques Material Brass
Origin Sri Lanka
Item code as1006a2816 / IR5650
Status Sold
£15.00 
$20.13 
€17.31 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 27/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Launceston
Cornwall, England
Tel : 07393 207160
Non UK callers : +44 7393 207160
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