1st May, 2024 13:00
Science, Medicine & Early Technology
Two George III Silver Nipple Shields
by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London, 1801, of typical form, one 5.6cm. (diameter), 17g and the other 5.3cm. (diameter), 16g
Note: One shield previously bought at Sotheby’s on 3rd October, 1991 (Lot 38) and the other previously included in the museum of James Walker.
Sold for £600
Result plus buyers premium
by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London, 1801, of typical form, one 5.6cm. (diameter), 17g and the other 5.3cm. (diameter), 16g
Note: One shield previously bought at Sotheby’s on 3rd October, 1991 (Lot 38) and the other previously included in the museum of James Walker.
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024
