German Silversprings??

[nancstewart]

I have a case (3.5 x 1.75 x .25) that looks like a cigarette case but too thin? It is marked STERLING N & H on the silver edge.

Inside is gold and under the lip and right on the gold is "GERMAN SILVERSPRINGS". It is under the edge so I cannot get a photo no matter how hard I try.

1) Does anyone have an idea what this case would be used for? It has a a hanger on one corner and part of a chain like it was part of a Chatelaine?

2) Is N & H Nussbaum & Hunold? Are they a German company?

3) What is German Silversprings?

Thanks for any help. Nancy
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[admin]

"German Silver Springs" means that, while the case itself is sterling, the hinge springs are not sterling, but "German Silver" a trade name for a nickel alloy. The N&H trademark is likely for Nussbaum & Hunold of Providence.

Regards, Tom
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[Waylander]

According to my version of Rainwater, the use of the N & H mark was used in or about 1920. However, from 1921 to 1925 the listing was Walter Hunold. I wonder if he changed the mark for this period. Anyway, enough information exists to help date your piece to circa 1920.

Waylander
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