<I>Bouquet holder, hexagonal, ivory handle</I>

ca.1830-1920

Copper bouquet holder with ivory handle. The pierced vase is comprised of stamped scrolls and has a petal-like lip. A short length of chain connects a floral pin to the side 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. A baluster neck connects the vase to the ivory handle. A second length of chain, which would have connected to a ring is attached to loop around the tip of the handle. The ring would allow the bouquet holder to be worn from the finger or on a chatelaine at the waist to free the lady's hands while dancing.