a George III silver nipple shield, by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London, 1804, of typical form (nipple depressed), 6.2cm. (diameter), 18g; a Victorian silver nipple shield, by George Cowie, London, 1850, of typical form, 6.1cm. (diameter), 10g; and an Elizabeth II silver nipple shield, by David R Mills, London, 1999, of typical form, 5.7cm. (diameter), 20g
Note: The George III shield was previously included in the museum of James Walker. The Victorian shield was previously bought at Woolley & Wallis on 30th July, 2003 (Lot 401).
Sold for £688
Result plus buyers premium
a George III silver nipple shield, by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London, 1804, of typical form (nipple depressed), 6.2cm. (diameter), 18g; a Victorian silver nipple shield, by George Cowie, London, 1850, of typical form, 6.1cm. (diameter), 10g; and an Elizabeth II silver nipple shield, by David R Mills, London, 1999, of typical form, 5.7cm. (diameter), 20g
Note: The George III shield was previously included in the museum of James Walker. The Victorian shield was previously bought at Woolley & Wallis on 30th July, 2003 (Lot 401).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024