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

ca.1830-1920

Copper bouquet holder with ring handle. The vase is comprised of leaves, branches, and six large pieces of fruit (possibly peaches). The neck, which connects the vase to the handle is formed from a tangle of mesh wires. The handle has a short shaft and ends with ring of foliate motifs. Above the handle ring, a short length of chain connects to a finger 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.