Antique Silver Button Hole / Posy Holder Hallmarked London 1910

A lovely antique silver boutonniere vase or posy holder for displaying flowers in one's button hole or top pocket. This button hole posy holder is in plain polished silver with a tube in which to place the posy, and the bulbous base holds a small amount of water to keep it fresh. At the top there is a clip to fit over a pocket or lapel.

These small posy holders are often known as a 'tussie-mussie' with tussie meaning nosegay and mussie, deriving from the wettened moss used to keep the nosegay fresh.

  

On the back hallmarks are visible for the London Assay office with a date mark for 1910, Lion Passant indicating sterling silver and the maker's mark for the silvermaker: Frederick William Rowe. There is also a stamped patent number: R2558235.

A delightful and interesting antique, this would make a fabulous gift for a discerning dresser or lovely accessory for a wedding!

  

Condition: In very good antique condition.

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1910 by Frederick William Rowe.

  

Measurements: Length: 6.5 cm Width at widest part: 2cm Weight: 10 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

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