Bouquet holder

Accessories

Inventory number
2013.1.3.7.AC.OT.C1850.FR
Description
Posy holder with mother of pearl handle. The upper basket part of this piece is composed of an openwork brass in the shape of a tulip with engraved vegetal ornament. The floral pin chain and the holding ring chain are attached to the bottom of the basket. 

Posy holders are also referred to as a tussie mussie, bouquet holder or porte bouquet.
Materials
Mother-of-pearl
Brass
Origin
circa 1850 France
Dimensions
Width : 4.5 cm
Length : 4.5 cm
Height : 12.5 cm
Related object
Bouquet holder