<I>Bouquet holder, birds and cherry motif</I>

ca.1830-1920

Copper vase and handle. The vase of the bouquet holder is formed by stamped leaves and branches with small clusters of cherries that dangle flush to the surface in two repeats. The jagged-edged leaves have a textured surface that is overlain with thin smooth veins. Two small birds are nestled in the foliage. A soldered loop-headed floral pin connected to a short length of twisted curb chain is attached by a large loop at the base of the vase. The pin could be inserted through two small holes in the vase to hold the stems of a posy secure in the holder. The straight handle is formed by smooth twisted metal wire with a finger loop end.