Antique French mid 19th Century Posey Holder, Tussie-Mussie, Bouquet with Carved Mother of Pearl Handle Black Forest bear you can see how they

you can see how they group and compare - in case you must stop at just one

many prestigious commissions for himself and his family

No warp or odors

framed in 12k gold with 12k gold pique trim

No flaws to the painting

Antique French mid 19th Century Posey Holder, Tussie-Mussie, Bouquet with Carved Mother of Pearl Handle Black Forest bear you can see how theyKnown by varied names, posey holder, tussie mussie, porte bouquet, this is a charming bit of early to mid Victorian era (Napoleon III) with a finger ring holding it by chain so when a woman, girl, bride holds the bouquet holder in hand, it won't be easily dropped. Originally, it likely also had another chain with a 2" long pin which would be driven through the base of a small bouquet of flowers to hold if in the fluted cup. The fluted cup or 'tulip'