April 16, 2024
Posy Holder, Posey Holder, Tussie Mussie, Porte Bouquet
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Posy Holder, Posey Holder, Tussie Mussie, Porte Bouquet An exceptionally pretty early Victorian Posey Holder made of bronze firegilt and Mother of Pearl.Measuring a petite five inches long with a delicate Mother of Pearl handle, this is an exceptionally pretty item. The metalwork consists of upward sweeps of plume like leaves while a row of flowers festoon the border. A gilded pin is attached by chain for holding the posies in place.Excellent condition.Postage to USA is $24.In early days flowers came to symbolize the most delicate sentiments in a ¨silent eloquence¨ that was considered far better than writing. In England the small bouquets lovers exchanged were known as ¨nosegays: the French called them ¨bouquetiers. Americans adopted the name tussie-mussie from the medieval terms tussie (knot of flowers) and mussie (from the moist moss used to keep the arrangements fresh). Elegant holders were devoped and women carried floral arrangements as commonly as they carry handbags today. The holders had heir own significance and were presented by young men as tokens of love or even engagement gifts. (From Tokens of Love, by Roberta Etter)
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