Any new news would be good news!

seven11 · Post by **seven11** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:10 am

I am guilty of having posted this question previously, approximately 12 -18 months ago, but there are many new members, lots of new knowledge, so I would like to try again. Previous comments and ideas on this piece: it is German, Russian, the markings are "Fantasy Marks", and I read a suggested article on Hanau silver. I have searched and read, and again - lest you think I simply watched time roll by. Once again, I am grateful for any help provided. Thank you.

emperorsnewclothes · Post by **emperorsnewclothes** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:12 am

This probably isn't much help, but I would agree with whoever said it was german with pseudomarks, made circa 1900 probably for the export market. I have handled quite alot of these sorts of boxes, both Dutch and German, with English import marks next to the spurious marks.

Bahner · Post by **Bahner** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:16 pm

Hello, this smells Hanau. Best wishes, Bahner

blakstone · Post by **blakstone** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:33 pm

Yes, definitely Hanau and definitely Gebruder Dingeldein. Try searching the forums for "Dingeldein" for more information.