Code: 10082
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Georgian Solid 925 Sterling Silver Nipple Guard.
An exceptional and increasingly scarce example of a Georgian solid sterling silver nipple guard, crafted during a fascinating period of British silvermaking. Originally designed as a protective aid for nursing mothers, these delicate silver pieces were produced in very limited numbers and are now regarded as highly sought-after collectors’ items. Georgian silver nipple guards are among the more unusual forms of antique medical and domestic silver, with surviving examples becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Beautifully made in solid .925 sterling silver, this piece displays the fine craftsmanship and elegant simplicity characteristic of the Georgian era. Its historical significance, rarity, and specialist appeal make it an outstanding addition to any collection of antique silver, medical antiques, curiosities, or Georgian period objects. Similar examples from the late 18th and early 19th centuries are held in private collections and offered by specialist antique dealers due to their rarity and desirability
Date :- London 1814
Maker :- Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson
Material :- Solid Silver
Size :- 7..5cm Diameter x 3.5cm High
Weight :- 335gm total weight
Condition :- The item is in very good condition, no splits or repairs
