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Gentlemen, I have carefully re-examined the "AI" assay stamp. I must concur with Qrt.S that it is not an "AI" but rather it is a stylized "AV." My conclusion became obvious when I looked carefully at the serifs on both letters. Further, since the 6 dots more logically f...

Interesting discussion. But, alas, no real conclusions. But I will have to live with it. FYI - Just a little more info regarding this item: Below is a full set of pictures. As you can see the box is heavily embossed solid silver with a filigreed top. Through the filigee, there is mother of pearl. In...

Thanks to both of you for your replies.
I have examined this item carefully with a 10X loope.
There are no other markings other than the 3 punch marks.
What you may be seeing are only scratches.
See the below picture with all 3 punches enhanced.

Fred

Thanks again Oel. This is my understanding. Please correct me if I have misunderstood you: 1) The snuff box was made in Mainz, Germany between 1872 and 1888 as indicated by the "wheel with spokes" sans the Halbmond und Krone. 2) It was imported into the Austro-Hungarian Empire as indicated...

Hi Oel, Thanks for the speedy reply. Forgive me for not fully understanding your reply as I'm a newbie to this "hallmark" thing. Yes, I agree that the "wheel with spokes" mark is most probably as you deduces - the city mark of Mainz Germany Rhineland. As per what I read on this s...

I have what I believe is a Silver Snuff Box. I have not been able to identify its hallmarks.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pictures are attached.
Thank you.

Fred