French Mother of Pearl & Gilt Metal Tussie Mussie Posy Holder

Name: French Mother of Pearl & Gilt Metal Tussie Mussie Posy Holder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA822868
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A really pretty late 19th century French "tussie mussie" posy holder with ornate pierced and embossed gilt metal flower cage with daisy flowers decorated with pale pink and duck egg blue enamel and finely engraved floral decoration. The original flower pin is attached by a very fine flat link chain and finished with a carved, turned mother of pearl handle. c.1880.

It measures 13.3cm (5 1/4") long and 5cm (2") wide.

Condition is very good with just minor wear to the enamel. There would have been a finger ring on a chain around the lower part of the handle originally.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.3cm (5.24")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA822868

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1135

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The original flower pin is attached by a very fine flat link chain and finished with a carved, turned mother of pearl handle.

The Fancy Fox

c.1880.

fig 1. French Mother Of Pearl & Gilt Metal Tussie Mussie Posy Holder — fig 1. French Mother of Pearl & Gilt Metal Tussie Mussie Posy Holder

It measures 13.3cm (5 1/4") long and 5cm (2") wide.

Condition is very good with just minor wear to the enamel. There would have been a finger ring on a chain around the lower part of the handle originally.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.3cm (5.24")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA822868