Five posy holders or tussie mussies

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Five posy holders or tussie mussies, last quarter 19th/early 20th century, comprising one American Gorham sterling holder; three Continental cobalt flashed cut to clear glass; one Royal Worcester double walled porcelain cornucopia, 6.25?l and 4?l. Provenance: The Collection of Irene Deitsch, Palo Alto, California, author of Tussie-Mussies: A Collector's Guide to Victorian Posy Holders (Marene Press, 2016).

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Five posy holders or tussie mussies

Lot 5762

Estimate $300-$500Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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