Victorian Silver Filigree and Mother of Pearl Tussie Mussie

This is an elegant Victorian-era tussie mussie (nosegay holder) featuring a sophisticated combination of materials and craftsmanship. The piece is constructed with a conical, flared cup made of intricate silver filigree, displaying fine openwork scroll and floral patterns synonymous with the late 19th-century aesthetic. The handle is carved from Mother of Pearl, showing a luminous, iridescent white sheen with vertical fluting for grip. The handle is terminated with a silver finial or cap that matches the decorative language of the cup. A notable functional feature is the long, slender original pin attached by a small chain, used to secure a small floral bouquet within the vessel. A maroon silk ribbon is currently tied around the junction where the silver meets the pearl handle. The item shows a natural aged patina on the silver, with areas of tarnish in the deeper recesses of the filigree, suggesting it is likely sterling or a high-grade silver alloy. There are no visible chips to the Mother of Pearl, though the filigree shows minor structural irregularities consistent with hand-made assembly and age-related handling. The craftsmanship suggests a European origin, possibly English or French, from approximately 1860-1890.