A charming little collectable or to catch those loose items that gather. I have also read that it is referred to as a cigarette holder. - Designed by Gerotin of Holland - Pewter Box - Wood-lined - Measures L 3.5”, W 2.75”, H 1.25” - Signed/marked with “GEROTIN HOLLAND” - Possibly 1940s This pewter piece was created by Gerotin ('tin' is Dutch for pewter). The company GERO is from ZEIST in the Netherlands and in 1922 opened a factory in Denmark for the Danish Market. The Name GEROTIN is GERO-TIN i.e. objects made of pewter produced by GERO.