Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark

[mpg13]

I recently acquired this case. Only one I've seen like this. The size and shape of a cigarette pack. The top and top front open on spring hinges when pressure is applied to the front.

[Aguest]

Is it the Austrian hallmark for small articles from the years 1867 until 1918?





Does the letter "B" correspond to: B - Linz (Lienz) (Present Day Country: Austria) :: Is there supposed to be a Maker's Mark somewhere?

This is the best I could come up with, If I am in error I defer to the experts who have the appropriate literature ::::

[mpg13]

Thanks I think you are correct about the Austrian mark but I think the B with a dot could be the makers mark. The same mark are on all the parts. I don't see any additional ones.

[huszas76]

Hello!
Both of you wrong with the Austrian hallmark. It's Hungary, between 1937-1966, for small articles, 800 fineness. (Maybe you know, Austria and Hungary was different country from 1918) The hallmark changed in 1937. The new one was similar to the Austro-Hungarian hallmarks, but different, because there is no assay office mark between the lines.
The other mark with the B is the makers mark. Unfortunatly I do not know who it was.
Best regards!
Krisztián

[mpg13]

Thanks for the information. Can you provide a photo source? None of the Hungarian marks I found are similar.

[huszas76]

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47677&p=142671&hili ... an#p142671

[mpg13]

Thanks! Very helpful people here on this forum.