old tobacco tin

vitara · #1 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 06:04 AM

would any member have any idear where this might of came from and the age
of this old smoke tin
Tobacco Tin #1.jpg

Tobacco Tin #2.jpg

thanks all krieg

Geek44 · #2 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 09:52 AM

No idea. But I have some questions. Are there any stamps on it? Maybe on the back or the inside...particularly '925' or 'stg sil' The stamps may provide clues to a maker or place of manufacture. If it has either of the above mentioned stamps, it's made of silver. (My Dad was a jeweller so I have the odd insight). Stamps may be cunningly concealed...check the hinges and places like that also.
Peace.

Whiterook · #3 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Mate, the first thing that came to my mind was Paris...kinda looked like the arch de Triumph (I know I probably got that spelling wrong)

vitara · #4 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geek44

No idea. But I have some questions. Are there any stamps on it? Maybe on the back or the inside...particularly '925' or 'stg sil' The stamps may provide clues to a maker or place of manufacture. If it has either of the above mentioned stamps, it's made of silver. (My Dad was a jeweller so I have the odd insight). Stamps may be cunningly concealed...check the hinges and places like that also.
Peace.

thanks for the clues will have a good look .. i am shore thow it is . brace
cheers mark

vitara · #5 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiterook

Mate, the first thing that came to my mind was Paris...kinda looked like the arch de Triumph (I know I probably got that spelling wrong)

yes thats what i thort to the arch way in france .. the only thing that i have ever been told that it wos a christmas gift to ww1 british artillart men
but who knows
best krieg

Whiterook · #6 (**permalink**) May 14th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Hmmmm, that could workout as origins to France then? If all else fails, have you considered bringing it to an antiques dealer for their opinion?

Wolster · #7 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 02:57 AM

If it was for British soldiers it would be Marble Arch, not the arc de triumph.

Marble Arch

The canon on the front also looks like the Royal Artillery cap badge.

Cap Badge

Not much help but supports what you have been told.

Whiterook · #8 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Good catch Wolster!

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