<I>Bouquet holder, crown top</I>

ca. 1874

Silver plated bouquet holder with ring handle. The funnel-shaped vase has a pierced design featuring anthemion, Greek keys and braided decorations. The neck, which connects the vase to the handle, is convex with medallion decorations. A short length of chain connected to a ring is attached to the neck. 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 handle is ring shaped with stamped banding and architectural decoration.