Two Georgian (George IV) Nipple Shields: Silver and Boxwood

Two Georgian (George IV) Nipple Shields: Silver and Boxwood

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Two Georgian Nipple Shields: Silver and Boxwood

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Circa

1813

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Categories: Medicine, Therapeutic & Functional Aids

Description

We are offering two early 19th-century nipple shields. The one in sterling silver is hallmarked for London, 1813. The diameter at base is 5.5cm. $595.00. The example in boxwood has been SOLD. 

The London Science Museum notes: “Nipple shields were designed as breast feeding aids to be worn over the nipple and areola of the breast of a lactating woman, permitting the flow of breast milk while providing a larger surface for the baby to latch on to.” They were also used to protect the nipple and areola from an infant’s teeth. 

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M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974