Antique Victorian Tussie Mussie Mirror with MOP
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Mirrored Tussie Mussie With carved Mother of Pearl handle, possibly French with openwork Metal Ormolu Scroll motif. Adorned by Emerald green rhinestones, and finger ring & pin chain. Double sided mirror. ca. late 1800s to early 1900s. Measures 5.5 in. L 2.5 in. W. Additional carved bone stick. The term tussy mussy, or tussie-mussie, dates from the time of Queen Victoria, who reigned in England from 1837 to 1901. These are small arrangements of flowers, greenery or herbs placed into a holder. Suitors brought tussie-mussies to young ladies filled with flowers symbolizing subtle sentiments, I.e. friendship, love, mystery…. ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH TUSSIE MUSSIE POSY FLOWER HOLDER, Victorian openwork flower holder, Victorian Tussie Muskie with MoP handle, Tussie Mussie, Antique Victorian Tussie Mussie Hand held mirror, Mother of Pearl, Antique Oddities, Victorian Oddities, Hand mirror, Victorian mirror for purse,Victorian Collectibles, Tussy Mussy, Victorian collectibles, Decorative arts, 3
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Antique Victorian Tussie Mussie Mirror with MOP
Estimate $200 - $350
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