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Posy Holder of Silver from France
About the Item
A rare 19th century French posy holder or tussy-mussy of silver,
featuring a six-sided flute and handle with etched foliate design.
Including long pin and ring.
The posy holder is a lady's accessory in silver, resembling a small vase. It was romanticized as a fashion ornament for a young lady
to hold the flowers brought by a courting 'gentleman caller'.
To show her acceptance of him, she skewered the flowers into the posy holder with a long pin and wore the holder to a ball.
Attached to her hand by a chain and a ring,
it swung free while they danced.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.38 in (13.67 cm)Diameter: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - See accompanying photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
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