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Bouquet holder

Accessories
Inventory number
2020.10.19.4.AC.OT.C1840.FR
Description
Posy holder with thin mother of pearl handle. The upper basket part of this piece is in openwork brass in the shape of a tulip with vegetal and floral scrolled design. The floral pin chain is attached to the bottom of the basket, and the holding ring chain is attached to the bottom of the handle.

Posy holders are also referred to as a tussie mussie, bouquet holder or porte bouquet.
Materials
Brass
Pinchbeck
Mother-of-pearl
Origin
circa 1840 France
Dimensions
Width : 5 cm
Length : 6 cm
Height : 14 cm
Related object
Bouquet holder