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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

Beautiful Ormolu Tussie Mussie 19th C Gemstone Flower & Leaves Posy Holder 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian gilt metal Tussie mussie (flower holder) with embossed grapes and vine leaves and a finger ring handle, circa 1860s. Elaborately applied, res...
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Gold Bronze Antique Tussie Mussie Flower Bouquet Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful gold gilt brass or bronze antique tussie-mussie flower bouquet holder, Victorian period, circa 19th century. Meant to hold a group of small flowers of posies.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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