Antique Posy Holders
1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
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
1880s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
By Thomas William Dee
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Posy Holder
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
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
Category
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
H 6.13 in Dm 1.38 in
Brownfield Majolica Putti Figural Posy Vase
By William Brownfield
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brownfield Majolica posy holder which features a putti carrying a bunch of wheat. Stood beside a
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Gold Bronze Antique Tussie Mussie Flower Bouquet Holder
Located in New York, NY
'posy holders', made in a variety of shapes and materials, enabled the holding or wearing of small
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English Majolica Bird Triple Throated Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English Majolica posy holder which features three birds, supporting baskets on their
Category
1880s Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Fountain by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, US
bowl of cut crystal with serrated edges and diamond cutting. The frame hold four crystal posy holders
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Beautiful Filigree Silver Tussie Mussie 19th C. Posy Bouquet Holder 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a beautiful Austrian, filigree silver Tussie Mussie (bouquet holder) with a
Category
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
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English Porcelain Posy Holder, October 13th 1847, Attr. Minton
By Minton
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare English porcelain 'posy holder', the v-form with flowery initials 'KS' to one side, the other
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Victorian Silver Gilt Posy Holder Set with Turquoise Beads A Macrae, London 1867
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good quality Victorian silver gilt posy holder of trumpet shape with beaded rims, the body
Category
19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
H 5.12 in Dm 1.89 in
Martin Brothers Vase
By Martin Brothers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Martin Brothers Posy Holder in a Gunmetal glaze
Category
19th Century British Antique Posy Holders
Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Tussie Mussie
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Charming gilt bronze Tussie Mussie (Posy Holder) with intricate floral and foliate openwork cup and
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19th Century Unknown Antique Posy Holders
Posy Holder of Silver from France
Located in Austin, TX
A rare 19th century French posy holder or tussy-mussy of silver,
featuring a six-sided flute and
Category
19th Century French Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Posy Holder, Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Posy Holders 1875 Tussie Mussie Flower Vase, Pair
By Alexander MacRae
Located in London, GB
A magnificent, rare pair of Antique sterling Silver Gilt & Turquoise Posy Holders presented in a
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Indian Colonial Victorian Silver Flower Posy Holder by Hamilton and Co, 1899
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Indian colonial silver flower posy holder.
Made by the renowned Hamilton
Category
1890s Indian Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
H 6.7 in W 2.76 in D 1.38 in
English Majolica Corn Vase Posy Holder in Yellow, Green, Pink, ca. 1875
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Majolica 5-in Vase/Posy Holder, of amphora form on tripod with pedestal base, molded as
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
French Black Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace and Sterling Silver Posy Holder Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
(marked: REO 925) posy pin, in the shape of a vase will hold your favorite flower(s). Posy Holders were
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Frogs Posy Vase
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier French Majolica posy holder which features three dancing frogs with open mouths
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Royal Worcester Majolica Mice and Egg Posy Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica posy holder which features two mice either side of an egg shell
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Doulton Burslem Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual porcelain Aesthetic Movement elongated centerpiece with posy holder, shell and seaweed
Category
19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Victorian Tussie-Mussie Sterling Poesy Holder, C1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
and ring attached. Known also as Tussie-Mussies, the posy holder was a lady's fashion accessory
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
perfect addition to your collection
The posy holder is a lady's accessory in silver or other metal
Category
19th Century American Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
perfect addition to your collection
The posy holder is a lady's accessory in silver or other metal
Category
19th Century American Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and glass epergne by Stephen Smith & Son of London
By Stephen Smith & Son 1
Located in London, GB
arms that support five etched glass posy holders. The lower stem sits upon the inscribed base, which in
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Biplane Figure Posy Vase / Cigar Holder
Located in Northampton, GB
, functioning wheels and tail. The Plane fitted with three removable posy vases which we have modelled holding
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Vintage Late 19th Century Gilt Posy Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt Posy Holder English 1860 gilded with engraved acanthus scrolls with mother of pearl
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Brass
Christopher Dresser for J R Malley & Co Art Pottery Posy Holder
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and very unusual Arts & Crafts art pottery star shaped posy holder designed by Christopher
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Pottery
Beautiful Ormolu Tussie Mussie 19th C. Grapes & Vine Leaves Posy Holder 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian gilt metal Tussie mussie (flower holder) with embossed
Category
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Holdcroft Majolica Lily Triple Posy Vase
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Holdcroft Majolica posy holder which features three trumpet shape vases with lilies and lily pads
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Delphin Massier Majolica Frog Posy Vase
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier French Majolica posy holder which features a frog. Colouration: green, yellow
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
Delphin Massier Majolica Poppy Posy Vase
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier Majolica posy holder which features a flower (poppy) with the centre hollowed out
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Majolica
William Hutton, probably for Liberty & Co. An Arts and Crafts four piece tea set
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, GB
William Hutton, probably for Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts tea set consisting of a posy holder
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Pewter
H 3 in W 22 in D 12 in
Victorian Silver Tussie-Mussie Posy Holder
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian silver Posy Holder or Tussie Mussie, the vase shaped body pierced with flowers and
Category
19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Tussie Mussie
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Wonderful Victorian sterling silver Tussie Mussie (Posy Holder), the cup of open leaf form with
Category
19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Pair Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
etched glass candle cup or posy holder has a rippled edge and molded drop finial.
Category
19th Century English Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Glass
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Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Category
1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
Category
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Foil
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Wood
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Category
1960s German Rococo Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
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20th Century English Georgian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service
English, circa 1850-1863
Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm
Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm
Weight: 7,1...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style
Ormolu and crystal girandoles
Probably by Baccarat
Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece or Epergne, 1892
By Daniel & John Wellby
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced wo...
Category
1890s English Adam Style Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14.97 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverwar...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver, Brass, Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
English, 1850-53
Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm.
This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
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Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Silver
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture.
Pharmacy in perfect c...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Posy Holders
Materials
Walnut
H 108.27 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in
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Antique Posy Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique posy holders is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique posy holders available were constructed with great care. Antique posy holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique posy holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique posy holders are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique posy holders over the years, but those made by Alexander MacRae, Hamilton & Co., Calcutta and Royal Worcester are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Posy Holders?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $545 on the low end and $4,025 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Posy Holders
- What is a posy holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A posy holder is a cone-shaped metal or porcelain object used to hold a small bouquet called a posy or a nosegay. The practice of using posy holders began in Victorian England. Tussie-mussie is another name for a posy holder. Find a selection of antique posy holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.