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What is a Tussie-Mussie holder?

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What is a Tussie-Mussie holder?
A Tussie-Mussie holder is a decorative object used to hold small bouquets called posies. They emerged during the Victorian age. Most examples from the period are sterling silver. Find a range of antique Tussie-Mussie holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Royal Worcester Majolica Dolphin Posy Holder
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica posy holder which features a dolphin supporting a shell on it's tail.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
By Thomas William Dee
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver posy holder has a conical shaped form onto three legs.
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Posy Holder, Engraved Floral Design, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Vases

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Posy Holder by Alexander MacRae, 1874
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver posy holder has a conical shaped form onto three legs.
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hugh Crawshaw Sterling Silver Pierced Posy Holder, Sheffield 2004
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine sterling silver posy holder by Hugh Crawshaw, fully hallmarked in Sheffield for 2004.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hugh Crawshaw Sterling Silver Pierced Posy Holder, Sheffield 2004
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine sterling silver posy holder by Hugh Crawshaw, fully hallmarked in Sheffield for 2004.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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