<I>Bouquet holder, tulips</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver bouquet holder with straight handle. The funnel-shaped vase features a pierced panel design with stamped decoration. A floral pin is inserted through the side of the vase. The initials “A.H.” are etched into one on the panels. 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 short length of chain connects a ring to the base of the vase. 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. The baluster handle is capped with a ball finial.