Silver Victorian Repoussé Silver Cornucopia Tussie Mussie Holder louisiana art creating a dynamic

creating a dynamic

The table remains in great vintage condition

with some age-appropriate wear

weathered barn-wood frame that mirrors its rural subject

Silver Victorian Repoussé Silver Cornucopia Tussie Mussie Holder louisiana art creating a dynamic5 H x 1"D Chain: 7" This finely worked silver posy holder, or tussie mussie, represents a masterclass in mid to late Victorian decorative metalwork, specifically dating between 1850 and 1880, where fashion and utility were inextricably linked through the romantic language of flowers. Originating in the medieval period to mask street odors, these vessels evolved from simple ribbon wrapped clusters into sophisticated status symbols that protected a