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19th Century Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Posey Holder Hallmarked London, 1869

$5,385.56
£3,975
€4,651.15
CA$7,418.96
A$8,308.77
CHF 4,335.38
MX$101,488.01
NOK 55,158.63
SEK 51,993.62
DKK 34,710.96

About the Item

Hallmarked in London, in 1869, by Alexander Macrae, this stunning, antique, Victorian, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussie mussie, is gold-plated, and features wonderful engraved decoration, blue enameled detailing, and a bead border. The Posey holder measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 2”(5cm) in diameter, and weighs 2.5 troy ounces.
  • Creator:
    Alexander MacRae (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1869
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: j57761stDibs: LU4930218161642

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