A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box

A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box,

Moscow 1884,

rectangular form, the cover with two horses and riders, the base with a port scenes, the sides with trellis decoration, length 8cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.

Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Igor Vinogradoff, and then by descent to the present owner. Purchased Christie's 2 Feb 1960, lot 149(part).