Silver Box unknown markings

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I have a silver box from my grandmother and there are three hallmarks, the first is a WH with what look like two bags below in a square box. The second is a lion facing right in a 6 sided box. The third is a Minerva's helmet with a M or W on it. I wasn't able to add pictures.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Doug

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Here are the pictures.

[oel]

Hi Doug,

Although your photos are not very clear, herewith some information regarding the so called peppermint or pill box
Minerva head with the regional assay office letter M for the city of Schoonhoven. Dutch Lion Passant above 2 for silver 83.3 % pure silver fineness, mark used 1814-1953
Could the maker’s mark read WH above 33? If so for one of the marks used by; Widow H. J. van Halteren also known as Teuntje Streef. Mark registered 1863/1895, city of Schoonhoven. I believe if you look carefully you will find a Dutch date letter.

Regards,

Oel

[a281668]

Hi Doug,

Although your photos are not very clear, herewith some information regarding the so called peppermint or pill box
Minerva head with the regional assay office letter M for the city of Schoonhoven. Dutch Lion Passant above 2 for silver 83.3 % pure silver fineness, mark used 1814-1953
Could the maker’s mark read WH above 33? If so for one of the marks used by; Widow H. J. van Halteren also known as Teuntje Streef. Mark registered 1863/1895, city of Schoonhoven. I believe if you look carefully you will find a Dutch date letter.

Regards,

Oel

I believe the WH is above a 33, that was my first thought. I will look for a date letter.

Thanks.