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

ca.1830-1920

Silver plated bouquet holder with ring handle. The funnel-shaped vase is comprised of a pierced design featuring leaves, vines and flowers. A looped clip attached to the middle of the vase allowed the holder to be attached to garments. The handle is wrapped with leaves and ends in ring. A short length of chain connected to a ring and pin is attached to the handle. 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 pin would be inserted through the vase to pierce the stems of a bouquet in order to secure the flowers inside the holder.