<I>Bouquet holder, jeweled</I>

ca. 1830-1920

Gilt metal bouquet holder with jewels and straight handle. The funnel-shaped vase is comprised of filigree spirals set with pink stones flanked by textured columns with large plant-like capitals set with a pink stone. The straight, tapered handle has a stamped star pattern and is capped with an ornate, pierced finial. A short length of chain connected to a ring is attached to the tip of the handle. 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.