Lot 64 , A very rare silver George III nipple shield, Diameter 6.5 cm.

A very rare silver George III nipple shield, hallmarked London 1797, makers mark is half rubbed but attributed to Charles Hougham, Diameter 6.5 cm.
Estimate £150-200

This very unusual and rare piece is described as an aid to personal health and hygiene, described in the Silver Directory as ' A small protective object to be placed over a nursing woman's nipple during infant feeding, a conical protuberance that fits over the nipple, having a varying number of small pierced holes, diameter of the disc range from 4.5 to 6.5 cm'. this is a 6.5 cm one, there is a 6.5 cm one in the Wellcome Collection Science Museum in London dated 1799.
Minor surface scratches in general, otherwise good condition. Hallmarks clear except maker's mark which is partially rubbed.


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Sold for £300