A large and unusual late-Victorian presentation silver posy holder

A large and unusual late-Victorian presentation silver posy holder,

by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1897,

foliate baluster form, with a spread shaped square top with embossed foliate scroll decoration, with a hinged side and pin, the base of the handle with a presentation plaque, inscribed ' Presented to Mrs Bosoille, by the members of the Bridlington Musical Society on the occasion of their Fifth Festival, the 21st April 1898', length 24cm, approx. weight 12.2oz.