Georgian Silver Invalid Straw, c.1775 James Phipps
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Invalid Straw - S-shaped - London circa 1775 by James Phipps - 12.6cm long; 21g - DP/5336
This is a very rare piece of Georgian medical related silver. It is an "S"-shaped feeding straw or siphon used by the elderly and infirm.
The boot-shaped end of the straw is attractively pierced whilst the other has an open aperture for sucking. To the centre is a hanging hook which is also appropriate marked for small-ware of the period with the "IP" maker's mark for James Phipps. This George III period feeding straw is in excellent condition.
