Cartier Hardstone Walking Stick Handle w/ Jeweled Dachshunds

A spectacular smoky quartz walking stick handle surmounted with a pair of dachshunds. With ruby & emerald eyes and dog collars set in gold, embellished with seed pearls. Mounted on Chinese vase stand for display. Similar pieces featuring dachshunds have been sold through Christie's, one a bell push, and one a decorative dog house with glass walls.