A Lalique Tete De Lion molded and frosted glass lighter holder garnished on both sides with relief lion head motifs. Marked along the underside with an etched inscription: Lalique France. Circa 1960s. Rene Lalique, 1860 to 1945, was a French designer, who was best known for his glasswork. His career started in 1885 as a jewelry maker, but from 1911 he predominantly focused on glasswork. According to some sources, Rene Lalique is the best known 20th century maker of molded, opalescent glass, producing most of his best designs during the 1920s and 1930s. Antique and Vintage French Art Glass Pieces, Home Decor, and Collectibles.