<I>Bouquet holder, flower motif, paste stones</I>

ca.1830-1920

Cone-shaped bouquet holder of silver and rhinestones. This bouquet holder would be worn as brooch and not carried. It is engraved with botanical motifs within a border outlining the shape of the vase. Silver leaves with stylized vein motifs are applied to the base. Out of these stem a small siliver flower and a curly vine toped with a lobed botanical representation. On the central stalk is a large flower made of six round rhinestones that surround a central stone. A chain attaches to the bottom of the vase that connects to a pin. This pin is inserted through as small hole in the side of the vase in order to keep the bouquet from falling out. The back is engraved with the initials "MLL."