<I>Bouquet holder, filigree, cornucopia</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver filigree bouquet holder in cornucopia shape. The body of the holder is made from stamped mesh with applied filigree mounts and lip. The rim is scalloped with teardrop shaped panels filled with filigree ellipses. Four additional filigree teardrops form a V on the front of the holder. The end of the cornucopia is capped with a silver ball finial with additional filigree decoration overlaid on one side. An intricate chain with tiny flowers ends in a ring. 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.