Three Victorian Tussie Mussies fourth quarter 19th century, including: a silver example of waisted conical form, with beaded rim and engraved and wrigglework floral panels, with integrated hinged and chained tripod stand, the feet joining to form the ball finial, l. 4-1/2"; a gilt metal example of waisted conical form, with embossed openwork cup, complete with bodice clip, l. 2-1/2"; and a gilt metal example with openwork cup embossed with rococo scrolls and demi-putti, with baluster handle, complete with chained pin and finger ring, l. 5-1/4". Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
Three Victorian Tussie Mussies fourth quarter 19th century, including: a silver example of waisted conical form, with beaded rim and engraved and wrigglework floral panels, with integrated hinged and chained tripod stand, the feet joining to form the ball finial, l. 4-1/2"; a gilt metal example of waisted conical form, with embossed openwork cup, complete with bodice clip, l. 2-1/2"; and a gilt metal example with openwork cup embossed with rococo scrolls and demi-putti, with baluster handle, complete with chained pin and finger ring, l. 5-1/4". Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
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