Sterling Cigarette Holder - Need Identification Help

[tristate]

I have a sterling cigarette holder that I believe is American made. It is enameled and marked Sterling on the tip along with a partial stamp ending in RIA and starting in what looks like IA. I am attaching photos. Any help would be great!

[AG2012]

Hi,
It`s typical Vienna enameling. Made for export and therefore ``AUSTRIA``. Cannot explain ``I`` in front of it.
Regards

[tristate]

Thank you ... good catch on the Austria ... I couldn't figure out the ending but that makes total sense. Thanks again!

[AG2012]

Hi,
There was a good post here regarding USA legislation on foreign silver, country of origin and then ``made in``.
Cannot recall the link, could be useful for more precise dating.
Regards

[tristate]

If you can locate it, please post it here for me. I would really appreciate it. I'm not too good at navigating these forums :(

[AG2012]

Hi,
Take a look here:
viewtopic.php?t=14366
Scroll down; everything is explained.
Cheers

[tristate]

Thanks much!