Mystery European Hallmarks on Antique Leather & Silver Jewellery Box

[mygoldrocks]

Hi Everyone,
I found this box in a pile of junk I bought and noticed that the hinges had hallmarks, I wonder if anyone can identify the country, maker and a rough date? The Maker mark stamped a few times seems to be "AKO", on the other hinge it seems to have "AKO" again and the what looks like two A's in boxes?
I am not sure if I have got the links to the photo's correct as it is a new host as my other one's have shut down.

https://ibb.co/FHgysmP
https://ibb.co/m8Vry5d
https://ibb.co/rmVdmnJ
https://ibb.co/R4qYDk4

Thanks
Richard

[dognose]

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Trev.

[AG2012]

Hi,

two A's in boxes

are secondary marks for Vienna assay office 1872-1922.It appears on finials, legs, handles etc, sometimes struck twice and sometimes with Diana`s head.
Could not find any legislation in regard of its use.
Regards

[mygoldrocks]

Hi,
Many thanks for the info.
Richard

[dognose]

Anton Kolar of Vienna used an 'AKO' mark:

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=35107&p=166706&hilit=ako#p166706

I do not know if there is a connection, just offering it as a route for further research.

Trev.

[AG2012]

Hi,
The maker is August Klein, Wien, Graben 20.
See here for AKO mark:
http://www.kulturpool.at/plugins/kultur ... xt=default
Reagrds

[mygoldrocks]

Hi,
Thanks for the information on this, I now know the maker and country of origin.
Thanks again
Richard