Victorian Gilt Metal & Mother of Pearl Tussie Mussie Post Holder

Victorian Gilt Metal & Mother of Pearl Tussie Mussie Post HolderA posy holder also known as a Tussie Mussie were used in Victorian times and were carried close to the nose to ward off the stench in the streets and the plague and were composed primarily of scented herbs such as rosemary and thyme. These days they are used by brides to hold their posies. This example is Victorian gilt metal with a pretty floral engraved mother of pearl handle. Measuring 130mm long.

Issued 1937-1959

The teapot knop features flower detail and is also gadrooned

Issued in 1994 only to commemorate Bunnykins 60th Anniversary

5 cm width and 13 cm height

but all present

The main surface features a crest of a stag with its head lowered

Issued 1974-1985 with this backstamp

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Issued 1996-2000

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