<I>Bouquet holder, Gothic arches</I>

ca.1830-1920

Silver bouquet holder with straight handle. The funnel-shaped vase features a pierced Gothic Revival design with pointed arches, strapwork, and floral medallions. A short length of chain connects a ring to the base of the vase. 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 straight, octagonal handle has vertical beaded decoration and is capped with a diamond shaped finial with architectural details. This design is typical of the Gothic Revival style and interest in historicism in the nineteenth century.