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I would suggest silver plate hallmarks (unless you have tested them as solid silver). You may struggle to find the maker if they are silver plated as virtually every company had its own set of stamps.

It looks very similar to the marks of Asahi Shoten so i'd have a search and you might find more information

Hi Oel,

Thank you very much for clarifying that for me I find this period of Russian history quite interesting.

Were pieces like this made for the new Russian aristocracy (i.e. politicians, generals, scientists and so on) or more for the export market?

Tolly

I believe it is Swiss but struggling to find the makers mark online

Thank you for your replies I already know a lot more about the cigarette case which I appreciate Is the hallmark for 1954 or before this date? Is the hallmark a silver factory mark? I have searched Moscow Jewelry Factory marks for the period which don't seem to fit. Dad you posted pictures which app...

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