Superb 1810 Sterling Ear Trumpet by Phipps & Robinson
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1810 Superb Sterling Ear Trumpet by Phipps & Robinson
Dimensions
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Circa
1810
Maker
Phipps&Robinson
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A superb sterling silver ear trumpet by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, with gadrooned rim and band. It is fully hallmarked for London, 1810. Height: 8.75″ or 22cms. Very good condition: no splits ,dents or repairs. P&R are considered to be among the finest creators of small silver objects during the late Georgian period.There is an expression in the antique silver trade used to describe a very-well crafted object: “Made like a Phipps & Robinson box”. A near identical ear trumpet (the only difference being that it was hallmarked for 1808) was sold by Flints on November 24th, 2022 for $8500.00 ( 6500 ukp ) all in. Our price is very substantially less.
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Dealer information
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
