An Alexander II mid-19^th century Russian 84 zolotnik novelty silver and enamel snuff box, Moscow 1869 by CD?

Of rectangular for with reeded edges, the lid incised and enamelled as the Queen of Diamonds playing card, the underneath with a background of stars reserved with blue ground. Engraved to the interior lid corner ‘From Sam to Sam Hignett’. Gilt interior. Marked to base and lid.

Length – 9 cm / 3.55 inches

Weight – 185 grams / 5.95 ozt