A 19th century French silver and niello work snuff box

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

maker's mark of L.B in a lozenge,

oval form, the cover, tapering sides and base with geometric decoration, gilded interior, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 2.3oz.

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).