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Posted: **Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:01 am**

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.

Posted: **Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:41 pm**

info is here ->
German Hallmarks

Posted: **Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:36 am**

I've looked there several times and don't see any that are similar.
More guidance please...

Posted: **Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:06 am**

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.

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1903 silver Cigarette case with gold crests...origin?

1903 silver Cigarette case with gold crests...origin?

maybe I'm a little blind?