A mid 19th century French gilt bronze and mother of pearl mounted jewellery casket

A mid 19th century French gilt bronze and mother of pearl mounted jewellery casket, the rectangular hinged top centred with a Limoges enamel portrait of a lady in Renaissance costume, signed 'L.C.', within an oval mother of pearl panel and a red enamel ground, the interior with a floral silk embroidered lining, on cast paw feet, stamped 'LC.', 9.3cm high, 23.1cm wide, 19cm deep.

Provenance: Albert Zananiri and thence by descent to the present vendor.