Sterling Silver Mignon Faget “Portafiori Rosa” Posey Pin Brooch "Tussie Mussie"

fresh from a Houston estate a signed vintage posey pin vase Tussie Mussie for a man or a woman sterling silver rose stem with thorns unique and a rare find An organic, sculptural design with detailed thorns. Can be worn with a flower or looks great by itself. Mignon Faget a famed artisan from New Orleans. 23.8 grams and 2.75" collectible vintage item The term tussie mussie dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria who was fond of carrying these little floral bouquets wherever she went. When carrying them caught the eye of the wealthy and middle class, holders were copied and mass produced. The tussie mussies and the decorative posy holders they were held in became a popular fashion accessory in Victorian times for young ladies to hold flowers. They were a popular gift and carried by matrons, debutantes, and girls. By the 1830s, using decorative holders to contain these small bouquets became an established fashion trend. The posy holders were created to keep delicate and expensive silk dresses and other pieces of clothing protected from water droplets when wearing a tussie mussie. A "tussie" is a nosegay, a small group of flowers held together in a little bouquet and that was held at nose level, and "mussie" refers to the moss that was moistened and put around the stems of the flowers to keep them from wilting.