Smithsonian Gardens
<I>Bouquet holder, acorn motif</I>
ca.1830-1920
Silver filigree bouquet holder with acorn motif. The openwork, funnel-shaped vase is comprised of filigree leaves with applied berries and acorns. At the base of the vase a short length of chain connects to a floral pin. The pin would be inserted through the vase to pierce the stems of a bouquet in order to secure the flowers inside the holder. The stick stem is wrapped in applied filigree leaves and is capped with a ball finial.
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