An Austro-Hungarian snuff box, of elliptic cylindrical form, both body and cover are embellished with intricately chased scrolling floral decorations, fitted with a hinged cover incorporating an engraved thumbpiece, Austrian-Hungarian hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover as well as the case, the fox head on a hexagonal cartouche with letter P and number 4 indicates 14ct, Pest, overall dimensions 8.0 x 3.3 x 2.0 cm, total weight of item 55.4 grams.