Smithsonian Gardens
<I>Bouquet holder, fingernail shield</I>
Unknown artist
Chinese fingernail shield turned into a posy holder. Silver with 6 multi-colored semi-precious stones (possibly cloissone enamel). Clasp added to back. Back is open with a flat panel of silver filigree (of a different pattern than front) covering part of back. Modern pin with catch.
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