I have this antique compact that im trying to find out the maker and the manufacturers date. Im 24 years old so I have net to no experience with this and would greatly appreciate the help. I couldn't get the pictures smaller to put directly into the post.
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Can anyone IDENTIFY MARKINGS on this antique compact??
Re: Can anyone IDENTIFY MARKINGS on this antique compact??
Hi welcome to the forum, great pictures.
German compact; sterling, crecsent moon & crown for Germany, LK in script letters for; Louis Kuppenheim, Pforzheim, active ca: 1900-1940.
For more information just Google; Louis Kuppenheim.
See:
http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks_a1884_5.html
Technique used;Engine turned(Guilloche) with enamel:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilloch%C3%A9
Oel.
German compact; sterling, crecsent moon & crown for Germany, LK in script letters for; Louis Kuppenheim, Pforzheim, active ca: 1900-1940.
For more information just Google; Louis Kuppenheim.
See:
http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks_a1884_5.html
Technique used;Engine turned(Guilloche) with enamel:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilloch%C3%A9
Oel.
Re: Can anyone IDENTIFY MARKINGS on this antique compact??
Thank you so so much! I'm so glad I found this site. I appreciate your time and efforts :)