A mid-19th century Austrian (Czech) 13 loth (812 standard) silver snuff box, Prague 1840 by Mathias Kilian

of rectangular form with a hinged lid. Engraved decoration of scrolls to the side, and to the underside also with foliage. The lid with a vacant rectangular cartouche edged with engraved acanthus leaves. Gilt interior. Makers mark MK.

Length – 8.8 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 93 grams / 2.99 ozt