Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips

Date: 14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Lots: 180

The Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips, the renowned international silver and objects of vertu expert, heads to auction this Autumn in a single owner sale at Tennants. Having worked for Christie’s for 57 years, Phillips was a legend his field, admired for his curiosity and passion for his subject, his deep knowledge and his steadfast mentoring.

 The sale will offer over 120 lots of rare and early silver, jewellery ancient world through to the early modern period, intricate objects of vertu and a selection of key reference books. 

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Sunday 9th November - Thursday 13th November 11am-3pm, and morning of the sale from 8am

Buyer's Premium:
24.0% + VAT (28.8% in total)

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Collections:
Please note you will be required to remove your purchased items within two working days of the sale unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm. Saturday collections are only available when there is a sale and STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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Name: Jeffrey Lassaline
Email: jeffrey.lassaline@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Name: Ruari Williams
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Name: Jess Fall
Email: jess.fall@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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Books, Maps and Manuscripts (57)

Clocks and Barometers (1)

Jewellery (31)

Silver (56)

Silver Collectables, Objects of Vertu & Gold (34)

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