A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box

A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box,

Moscow 1829, assay master Nikolay Dubrovin,

rectangular form, the cover, base and sides with foliate scroll niello decoration, gilded interior, length 9cm, approx. weight 3.5oz.

Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Igor Vinogradoff, and then by descent to the present owner. Purchased Christie's 2 Feb 1960, lot 149 (part).