<I>Bouquet holder, filigree, curved handle</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver bouquet holder with curved handle. The tulip-shaped vase is comprised of five leaves with intricate filigree designs. A short length of chain attached to floral pin is connected to the midportion of the vase. The pin would be inserted through the vase to pierce the stems of a bouquet in order to secure the flowers inside the holder. The neck, which connects the vase to the handle, has applied flowers alternating with small filigree leaves. The 'C'-shaped handle has four leaves at the top (alternately textured and polished) made from two stamped repeats.