Cigarette Case

[techsol]

Hi,

I have taken this image of a very small mark on the inside of a cigarette case. It comprises a 935 std mark along with the initials AK. My guess is it's probably Swiss, but I would be grateful for others opinions and any help in identifying the maker.

Regards,
Martin.

[Bahner]

Hello, this is an Austrian export mark used between 1921 and 1926. The number stands for the fineness, the initials are those of the exporter, who might not be identical with the maker. Best wishes, Bahner

[Qrt.S]

Mind my saying but I have a little different information regarding this Austrian export/responsibility mark on valuable metals. The period would be from 1925 to 2001 when this mark was discontinued. The initials are particularly the maker's i.e. a self-applied manufacture's punch. (Well of course the manufacturer could also be the exporter but not always...).

The previous export mark was the caduceus with winged Mercury cap (1922-1925) Punching it and later the mark in question on an object meant for export made the object exempt from domestic taxes and made it as well illegal for trade in Austria.

Please don't ask me who the maker is. i haven't the faintest idea. Austrian makers marks are not my cup of tea but hallmarks are.

[techsol]

Many thanks for the information guys.

Regards,
Martin.

[Aambro]

Hello, has the OP managed to find the maker's name?

I have a 14k gold cigarette case that bears the same maker's mark, see here: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=41627&p=116910&hilit=AK#p116910

[huszas76]

Dear Aambro!
As you can see, this is not a maker's mark, but an austrian export mark.
Best regards!
Krisztián

[Aambro]

What then does AK stand for? Qrt.S said AK applies to the maker, does it not?

Best regards,
Peter

Dear Aambro!
As you can see, this is not a maker's mark, but an austrian export mark.
Best regards!
Krisztián