<I>Bouquet holder, tripod, cone shape</I>

ca.1830-1920

Cone-shaped bouquet holder of brass with evidence of gilded gold. The vase extends the length of the bouquet holder and acts as one of its supports. The opening is fluted and each is decorated with embossed designs. They alternate between blue and black enameling in a similar motifs of curving lines and geometric shapes. A delicate chain attaches to a pin that is inserted into the vase. This feature would serve to secure a bouquet from falling out of the holder. Three spring mechanized legs extend from the middle of the vase, this would allow the bouquet holder to act as a free standing table ornament or mantel piece. When closed the bouquet holder could be carried in hand.