Page 1 of 1
Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:14 pm
by 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.

Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:56 pm
by 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 ::::
Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:52 am
by 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.

Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:29 am
by 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!
KrisztiƔn
Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:42 am
by mpg13
Thanks for the information. Can you provide a photo source? None of the Hungarian marks I found are similar.
Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:17 am
by huszas76
Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:25 am
by mpg13
Thanks! Very helpful people here on this forum.