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Edwardian Silver Button Hole Posy Holder Henry Matthews Birmingham 1905
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Edwardian Silver Button Hole Posy Holder Henry Matthews Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

An Edwardian silver boutonniere vase for the purpose of holding flowers in one's button hole or lapel. A plain polished silver tube with protruding frame at the top designed to hold a small floral spray.

Hallmarks are clearly visible for the Birmingham Assay office and maker Henry Matthews 1905.

A delightful and interesting antique, perfect for a wedding or smart occasion.

Condition: In very good antique condition with only light wear.

Measurements:  Length: 6.4 cm  Width at widest part: 1.7 cm Weight:  4 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock Code: 42144

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Posy Holder to the Edwardian era.

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42144
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An Edwardian silver boutonniere vase for the purpose of holding flowers in one's button hole or lapel. A plain polished silver tube with protruding frame at the top designed to hold a small floral spray.
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Button Hole Posy Holder Henry Matthews Birmingham 1905

Hallmarks are clearly visible for the Birmingham Assay office and maker Henry Matthews 1905.

A delightful and interesting antique, perfect for a wedding or smart occasion.

Condition: In very good antique condition with only light wear.

Measurements:  Length: 6.4 cm  Width at widest part: 1.7 cm Weight:  4 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock Code: 42144

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Posy Holder to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240983
Dealers Internal Ref
42144
Woodbridge Antiques
Woodbridge Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop.

Edwardian Silver Button Hole Posy Holder Henry Matthews Birmingham 1905

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop. View VI
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Woodbridge Antiques

Woodbridge Antiques
Telephone 01394 387 210
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Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road
Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
United Kingdom

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An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop.
Edwardian silver button hole posy holder Henry Matthews Birmingham 1905
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An Edwardian sterling silver cylindrical posy holder featuring a flared rim and a small attachment loop.
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  • ObjectPosy Holder
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFlared rim, Cylindrical body, Attachment loop

This Edwardian sterling silver posy holder, dating from 1905 and manufactured by Henry Matthews in Birmingham, takes the form of a boutonniere vase designed for wearing in a lapel or button hole. The piece exhibits a plain polished silver finish with a silver colour, featuring a cylindrical body, a flared rim, and a small attachment loop on the side. The surface shows light wear consistent with its age, and hallmarks from the Birmingham Assay office are visible near the top. The item has a length of 6.4 cm and a width of 1.7 cm at its widest part. In a home today, this portable accessory serves as a wearable decorative piece suited for weddings, formal gatherings, or historical costume display, bringing an authentic Edwardian detail to special occasions.

FAQs

An Edwardian posy holder, or lapel vase, is a small vessel designed to secure fresh flowers against a garment lapel or buttonhole during the early 20th century.

Posy holders were commonly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring cylindrical bodies with flared rims and small attachment loops or pins.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces carry official hallmarks, including a assay office mark such as Birmingham, a lion passant purity mark, a date letter, and a registered maker mark.

It can be attached to suit lapels, coats, or dresses for formal events such as weddings, or displayed within a silver accessory collection.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, ensuring moisture inside the cylinder is dried completely to avoid internal oxidisation.
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