<I>Bouquet holder, rhinestones, bone handle</I>

ca.1830-1920

Gilded brass, glass, and bone bouquet holder. The large funnel shaped vase is comprised of gilt brass and ivory tubes that have been dyed red. The top is ornately stamped with Rococo Revival style pierced motifs, which were popular in the nineteenth century. Crown-like settings are applied at the center of alternating panels, some of which are mounted with white glass paste stones. A short chain connected to a floral pin attaches to the bottom of the vase. The pin would be inserted through the middle of the vase to pierce the stems of a bouquet in order to secure the flowers inside the holder. The handle is from carved bone with a leaf and blossom motif and a curved end.