A 19th century Chinese silver snuff box

A 19th century Chinese silver snuff box,

maker's mark worn, possibly that of Leeching,

rectangular cushion form, the hinged cover chased with figural decoration and with a vacant cartouche, the sides and base with chased foliate decoration, on a matted background, length 8.3cm, approx. weight 3.6oz.

Provenance: Purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, A Private Collection of Chinese Silver, 11 July 2000, lot 145.