A silver posy holder
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1850
Cornet-shaped, the body applied with floral garlanded military trophies and stylised foliate motifs within engraved and applied wrigglework and filigree bands, the rim with applied foliate decoration and incorporating an unusual patented serrated flower holding device, maker's initials only B.H.J. struck twice with chain and loop attached -- 4½in (11.5cm.)
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A silver posy holder
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1850
Cornet-shaped, the body applied with floral garlanded military trophies and stylised foliate motifs within engraved and applied wrigglework and filigree bands, the rim with applied foliate decoration and incorporating an unusual patented serrated flower holding device, maker's initials only B.H.J. struck twice with chain and loop attached -- 4½in (11.5cm.)
See Illustration
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