A rare Victorian French Tussie Mussie or A Posy Holder brooch. The Ornately Pierced Gilt Bowl with a detached Mirror Back flower deodorizer holder. Attached is a Gilt Chain and Pin. The Handle is Porcelain with Gilt framed floral back and front each containing hand painted Flowers.The Handle is set into a pointed Gilt base from which there is a Chain and Ring attached. Circa 1870 to 1880.A Tussie Mussie is a small flower arrangement of fragrant herbs and blooms. Originally meant to protect the wearer from noxious odors produced by the poor bathing and sanitary conditions of former times

Used, Generally clean and decorative, the mirror is detached and needs re soldering. The Handle is Porcelain with Gilt framed floral back and front each containing hand painted Flowers.The Handle is set into a pointed Gilt base from which there is a Chain and Ring attached.Circa 1870-80. The Gilding is still in good condition and there are no cracks or damage to Porcelain Handle.