<I>Bouquet holder, classical heads, with case</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver bouquet holder with straight handle. The funnel-shaped vase features reliefs of classical heads in profile surrounded by engraved laurel wreathes. Above and below is a decorative band around the vase. 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 straight handle swells toward the end and capped with small ball finial. It also features engraved designs and decorative banding.