<I>Bouquet holder, leaves and berries, double chain</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver bouquet holder with loop handle. The vase of the holder is formed by four leaves overlaid by large berries on the branch. Near the top of the holder is a hole for the 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 curved handle is formed from a stamped design of scrolling foliage that flares off the main body. The handle ends in a closed loop the reaches the midpoint of this ornate handle. From the back of the loop an intricate double chain with stamped triangular brads connect the ends to the holder and the floral pin.