Smithsonian Gardens
<I>Bouquet holder, leaf motif</I>
ca.1830-1920
Gilded metal bouquet holder with ring handle. The funnel-shaped vase has a pierced design featuring leaves and scrolls. A short length of chain connects a floral pin to the side of the vase. 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 scroll handle curls up creating a ring at the bottom.
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