1903 silver Cigarette case with gold crests...origin?
1903 silver Cigarette case with gold crests...origin?
This was my grandfather's, which was aquired during WWII. He said it came from Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Many people won't consider looking at it when I attach that name to it's possible history. I have yet to find these halmarks in any books. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
maybe I'm a little blind?
I've looked there several times and don't see any that are similar.
More guidance please...
More guidance please...
The only mark that I recognise is the second from the right, a monogram of the letters "L" and "W" - this is the maker's mark of Lutz & Weiss of Pforzheim. The partnership was apparently founded 1882.
In approximately 1884 the old system of state, city and guild marks was phased out and replaced throughout Germany with a uniform cresent and crown mark. This may suggest your piece originally dates from the early 1880s.
In approximately 1884 the old system of state, city and guild marks was phased out and replaced throughout Germany with a uniform cresent and crown mark. This may suggest your piece originally dates from the early 1880s.