19th Century French Silver Tussie Mussie Posy Holder C.1850

Name: 19th Century French Silver Tussie Mussie Posy Holder C.1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA901442
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A pretty mid 19th century French silver tussie mussie / nosegay holder with embossed and engraved four sided open structure with wirework and vine leaves. Nicely shaped hexagonal form handle with bright cut engraved detail and finishing with a flared flower shape and ball finial which would have led to a carrying finger chain originally. A pin on a chain attached to one side to secure the posy in place. Unmarked as is usual, c.1850.

It measures 15cm (5 7/8") long and 3.5cm (1 3/8") wide. It measures 33g / 1.0ozt.

In very good condition with only minor signs of age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

3.5cm (1.38")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA901442

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1306

Dealers Notes

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Description

A pretty mid 19th century French silver tussie mussie / nosegay holder with embossed and engraved four sided open structure with wirework and vine leaves.

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Nicely shaped hexagonal form handle with bright cut engraved detail and finishing with a flared flower shape and ball finial which would have led to a carrying finger chain originally.

The Fancy Fox

A pin on a chain attached to one side to secure the posy in place. Unmarked as is usual, c.1850.

It measures 15cm (5 7/8") long and 3.5cm (1 3/8") wide. It measures 33g / 1.0ozt.

In very good condition with only minor signs of age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

3.5cm (1.38")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Date of Manufacture