An important Fabergé jewelled gold-mounted nephrite model of a pug, St Petersburg, circa 1900 , An important Fabergé jewelled gold-mounted nephrite model of a pug, St Petersburg, circa 1900

An important Fabergé jewelled gold-mounted nephrite model of a pug, St Petersburg, circa 1900

carved from dark green Siberian nephrite with almost black markings, seated on its haunches, the collar set with diamonds and a bell, its eyes set with cabochon rubies, the eyes giving a very aware expression, based on a Meissen porcelain model
height 6cm; 2⅜in.

Condition Report:
Excellent condition overall

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