<I>Bouquet holder, highlighted flower motif, ivory handle</I>

ca.1830-1920

Copper bouquet holder with ivory(?) handle. The conical vase is formed from a sheet of stamped copper in a flower and leaf design. Remnants of red, green, blue, and periwinkle enameling is present in the outlines. Near 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 spindle handle composed of turned ivory. Near the end a ring around the handle connects to a chain and 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.