<I>Bouquet holder, leaf motif</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver filigree bouquet holder with loop handle. The openwork, funnel-shaped vase is comprised of filigree leaves creating an irregular lip. Around the base of the vase are smaller filigree leaves alternating with applied flowers on long, slender stems. The handle forms a loop with foliate decorations. At the bottom of the loop, a short length of chain connects to a ring. 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.