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<I>Bouquet holder, filigree, tripod</I>

Silver filigree bouquet holder with tripod base. The funnel-shaped vase is comprised of delicate filigree within vertical and horizontal sections. The rim of the vase is slanted and has dangling loops of silver wire with eleven silver orbs applied around the exterior. The handle of the bouquet holder also serves as a tripod stand. This would allow the bouquet holder to act as a free-standing table or mantle ornament. Three curved panels spring out, each with a substantial foot at the end to add stability. The when the legs were secured together, they acted as a straight, stem handle for the bouquet holder.

Date

ca.1830-1920

Type

Bouquet holders

Medium

Silver

Department

HAC

Institution

Smithsonian Gardens

Object number

hac_FJP.1987.084

Credit

Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection. Gift of Frances Jones Poetker.