can you id these marks?

[lucylove]

Thanks for looking... this is a small (1 3/4") round pill box with a gold gilt wash on the inside... any help with identifying it is welcome! I don't know if it's European or American... Thank you!!!
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[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

That's a Hanau piece, check out J D Schleissner at:
http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau_marks_01.html

Trev.

[lucylove]

Many thanks for such a fast and informative reply! I have never heard of the term Hanau, so I learned something new today! Do sterling collectors pass them up because they are not marked as sterling?

[dognose]

Hi,

Hanau items with their pseudo marks have been the source of confusion for many years, especially with me. Tom's article has done much to straighten things out, lifting a veil of mist on this most interesting and often sidestepped subject, it's all a lot clearer now.

Trev.

[lucylove]

Thank you!