London 1877 by Alexander Macrae
A Victorian sterling silver gilt turquoise set posy holder or vase

Of trumpet form with a beaded rim, three spring released legs with chain attachments, the upper sections with suspended chains, the interior with two opposable retaining pins, two registers of collet set cabochon turquoise. Engraved decoration of stylised anthemia, and other floral forms. Fully marked to the side, the legs with lion passant only.

Length -12.6 cm / 4.85 inches

Weight - 88 grams / 2.83 ozt