Beautiful French Gilt Ormolu Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Tussie Mussie / Nosegay / Posy Holder

A stunning mid-19th century French tussie mussie with a highly intricate gilt metal posy holder with delicate, shaped, embossed and chased scrolling leaves, stylised flowers and fine pierced detailing and filigree wirework. In the centre of each side is a formed pansy flower, each set with a brilliant blue turquoise as the heart. The handle is mother of pearl with a hooked end, superbly carved on both sides with a flower rising from a clump of leaves and carved reeded bands just below the join with the ormolu. Pinned through the end is a delicate gilt metal chain ending with a small finger ring with striking raised star pattern. c.1860.