{"product_id":"brass-tussie-mussie-bouquet-holder-vintage-bouquet-holder","title":"Brass tussie-mussie \/ Bouquet Holder \/ Vintage Bouquet Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eTussie Mussies are Small bouquets of flowers carried by the upper class and royalty, and the decorative posy holders they were held in were a popular fashion accessory in Victorian times, and are now sought by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA “tussie” is a nosegay, a Middle English word for a small group of flowers held together in a little bouquet and that was held at nose level; “mussie” refers to the moss that was moistened and put around the stems of the flowers to keep them from wilting. Hence the name “tussie-mussie.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term tussie-mussie (also tussy-mussy) dates back to the reign of trend-setter Queen Victoria (1837-1901), who was fond of carrying these little floral bouquets wherever she went. When the fashion of carrying hand bouquets in decorative holders caught the fancy of the wealthy and middle class, holders were copied and mass produced in a variety of sizes, materials, and embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tussy-mussy is brass and measures 6\"Long, 1.75\" Diameter Opening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet holder has a lattice motif and two greyhounds. Greyhounds in Victorian jewellery symbolized loyalty, fidelity, nobility, and speed. Highly prized by the British aristocracy for hunting and coursing, these sleek sighthounds became a popular motif in antique jewels. Because of their association with wealthy landowners and hunting culture, greyhounds represented nobility, high social standing, and outdoor sporting life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the bouquet holder has grapes and grape leaves just above the lattice work. In jewellery and objects d'art grapes primarily symbolize abundance, prosperity, fertility, and celebration. Rooted in ancient mythology and religious tradition, grape motifs—often paired with vines and leaves—carry rich, centuries-old meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers on the bottom of the holder are an English rose and Scottish thistle. The Scottish Thistle is the national flower of Scotland, symbolizing bravery, ruggedness, and resilience. The English Rose is the floral emblem of England, representing peace, romance, and beauty. Together, they represent the union and complex shared history of Scotland and England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet holder has their chain and pin which are often missing in old tussy-mussies. The pins held the bouquets in place so when ladies were dancing the flowers stayed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey would be wonderful for a special occasion such as a wedding or for prom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreasureHunter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48585162719437,"sku":"OTH-26-0003","price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0766\/4077\/files\/20260606_141929.jpg?v=1781993588","url":"https:\/\/gemtreasurehunter.com\/zh\/products\/brass-tussie-mussie-bouquet-holder-vintage-bouquet-holder","provider":"GemTreasureHunter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}