A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver and niello work snuff box

A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver and niello work snuff box,

maker's mark C.R,

rectangular form, the hinged cover with scene of a deer being chased by a huntsman and dog, within foliate scroll decoration, the sides and base with similar decoration, length 10cm, approx. weight 3oz.

Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Igor Vinogradoff, and then by descent to the present owner.