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19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder C.1880
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19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder C.1880

19th century
Sold 15 May 2024 · The Fancy Fox
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Description

A very pretty small gilt metal "tussie mussie" posy holder with original securing pin on chain and a looped clip at the back to attach to clothing or a purse. The body is formed from scrolled filigree panels with embossed acorns and pierced embossed sections with floral decoration. The tail is tightly coiled with a finely detailed textured pattern. Unmarked, French, c.1880.

It measures 8.5cm (3 3/8") long and 2cm (3/4") wide. It weighs 18g.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair; there isn't any sign that it had a finger loop originally and the clip at the back also suggests this was not a hand held posy holder. Minor handling wear only.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1046580
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1671
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Description
A very pretty small gilt metal "tussie mussie" posy holder with original securing pin on chain and a looped clip at the back to attach to clothing or a purse.
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The body is formed from scrolled filigree panels with embossed acorns and pierced embossed sections with floral decoration.
The Fancy Fox

The tail is tightly coiled with a finely detailed textured pattern. Unmarked, French, c.1880.

fig 1. 19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder c.1880
fig 1. 19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder C.1880

It measures 8.5cm (3 3/8") long and 2cm (3/4") wide. It weighs 18g.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair; there isn't any sign that it had a finger loop originally and the clip at the back also suggests this was not a hand held posy holder. Minor handling wear only.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1046580
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1671
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox
Telephone 07717 510 870
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
Items For Sale 103
Items Sold 1,644
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19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder c.1880
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder c.1880
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19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Tussie Mussie / Posy Holder c.1880
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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