Georgian Nipple Shield, 1814




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Nipple Shield - London 1814 by Elizabeth Morley - 5.3cm diameter; 14g - SN/6355</p>
This is a rare Georgian nipple shield (aka nipple guard) in excellent condition. Used to protect women during breast feeding, these objects were made almost exclusively in the first quarter of the 19thC. This is a great example by a lady silversmith.