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Posy Holder

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
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Vases

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
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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
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Vases

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
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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
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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

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
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Antique 1870s Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

English Majolica Bird Triple Throated Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English Majolica posy holder which features three birds, supporting baskets on their
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Antique 1880s Vases

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Contemporary Tea Light Jar, English, Art Glass, Candle Votive, Posy Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary tea light jar. An English, straw silk art glass votive or posy vase
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Candle Holder, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Votive, Posy Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary candle holder. An English, art glass and straw silk votive or posy vase by
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Small Contemporary Candle Stand, English, Art Glass, Votive, Posy Vase, Holder
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary candle stand. An English, art glass and straw silk votive or posy
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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
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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Small Contemporary Posy Jar, English, Art Glass, Flower Vase, Tea Light Holder
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary posy jar. An English, art glass and straw silk vase or tea light
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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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
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Vases

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
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

Martin Brothers Vase
By Martin Brothers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Martin Brothers Posy Holder in a Gunmetal glaze
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Antique 19th Century British Vases

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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Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

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
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Antique 19th Century French Vases and Vessels

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
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 1890s Indian Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica

Doulton Burslem Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual porcelain Aesthetic Movement elongated centerpiece with posy holder, shell and seaweed
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

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
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Antique 19th Century American Vases

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
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Antique 19th Century American Vases

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Centerpieces

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
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Flapper Girl Posy Holder
Located in Devon, England
girl posy holder. Part of the half doll, pin cushion doll family this beautiful figure is an absolute
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Art Deco Flapper Girl Posy Holder
1930s Art Deco Flapper Girl Posy Holder
H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
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
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Vases

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
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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Delphin Massier Majolica Frog Posy Vase
Delphin Massier Majolica Frog Posy Vase
H 2.8 in W 2.2 in D 2.2 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica

Delphin Massier Majolica Poppy Posy Vase
Delphin Massier Majolica Poppy Posy Vase
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 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
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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Pair Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
etched glass candle cup or posy holder has a rippled edge and molded drop finial.
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair Mirrored Wall Sconces
Pair Mirrored Wall Sconces
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 5 in

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Posy Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the posy holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A posy holder — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect posy holder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right posy holder, those designed in Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Alexander MacRae, Hamilton & Co., Calcutta and Royal Worcester each produced at least one beautiful posy holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Posy Holder?

A posy holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $919, while the lowest priced sells for $435 and the highest can go for as much as $4,303.
Questions About Posy Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.

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