Antique Imperial Russian Gilded Silver Amethyst Tobacco Box Dog Bulldog Pug (5653) signed Rene Lalique The pin has a partially

The pin has a partially truncated owl mark as well

Provenance: bought at an overseas branch of Sothebys

early 19th century

Beneath this are 3 lines of diamonds: the outer lines are actually an elongated loop and there is an inner free line in their center

it is held in a platinum cup

Antique Imperial Russian Gilded Silver Amethyst Tobacco Box Dog Bulldog Pug (5653) signed Rene Lalique The pin has a partiallyAntique Tobacco box tabbatiere. Sterling silver, gilt washed. Amethyst eyes. Made in Russia by J9 (BG) and assayed by by Nikolay Dubrovin (1822 1855) in Moscow. Measurements: Length approximately 7 1 2 cm (a little over 1 3 4inches). Weighs 30. 8 grams. Description: Rectangular tobacco box or tabattiere with a dog modelled on the lid. Full relief shape. Looks like a boxer, bulldog or possibly a pug. Eyes are amethysts. Collar engraved FIDELE A FRR