Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark

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mpg13
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Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark

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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.

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Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark

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

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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 ::::
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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.

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Re: Unique Cigarette Case Unknown Hallmark

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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!
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Thanks for the information. Can you provide a photo source? None of the Hungarian marks I found are similar.
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Thanks! Very helpful people here on this forum.
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