Small Cigarettte case

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Nagchampa99
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Small Cigarettte case

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Dear All
Would anyone be able to offer me any information on /decipher the markings for me please on this Cigarette case?
Your attention is very much appreciated.
Rgds
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SteveDWollongong
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Re: Small Cigarettte case

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Hi

Marks are as follows:

DOW : Birmingham registered maker mark belonging to David Gow.
Anchor : Assay mark of Birmingham
y : Birmingham date letter for 1923

lion passant : British mark for sterling silver.

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Steve
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Re: Small Cigarettte case

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Hi,
The mark looks like David Dow (Glasgow), assayed in Birmingham and date letter stands for 1923.
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Nagchampa99
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Re: Small Cigarettte case

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Thank you so much for that info, really appreciate you taking the time.
Kind Rgds
David
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