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

Date: 14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Catalogue: View Page Turner Catalogue
Lots: 179

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. 

Click here to find out more about consigning to upcoming sales

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

Name: Ruari Williams
Email: ruari.williams@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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

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Category

Books, Maps and Manuscripts (57)

Clocks and Barometers (1)

Jewellery (30)

Silver (56)

Silver Collectables, Objects of Vertu & Gold (34)

Works of Art (1)

 

Lot 2001
A Greek Ring Possibly 3rd Century B.C.

Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

Lot 2003
An Egyptian Agate Child's Ring Possibly Ancient

Sold for £160
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 2004
A Roman Ring Possibly 3rd Century A.D.

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2005
A Roman Parcel Gilt Ring Possibly 3rd Century A.D.

Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 2007
An Early Medieval Ring

Sold for £120
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 2010
Two Rings

Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 2011
A Roman Ring Possibly 3rd Century B.C.

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

Lot 2014
A Group of Mounted Hardstone Amulets

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2019
A Charles II Rock Crystal Pendant Circa 1680

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 2022
A Roman Ring Possibly 3rd Century B.C.

Sold for £380
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

Lot 2023
An 18th Century Intaglio Ring

Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 2025
A Ring Possibly Early Christian

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £500 - £700

Lot 2026
A Medieval Signet Ring 15th Century

Sold for £480
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 2037
Swedish & Finnish Silver Reference Books

Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 2038
Danish Reference Books

Sold for £150
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 2039
Norwegian Silver Reference Books

Sold for £140
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 2040
Danish Silver Reference Books

Sold for £110
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 2046
Swiss Silver Reference Books

Sold for £130
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 2047
Baltic Silver Reference Books

Sold for £130
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 2048
Silver Reference Books

Sold for £250
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 2049
Silver Reference Books

Sold for £160
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 2050
Austrian Silver Reference Books

Sold for £160
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 2051
Russian Silver Reference Books

Sold for £280
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 2052
Silver Reference Books - Collections

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2053
Spanish and Portuguese Silver Reference Books

Sold for £130
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 2054
Central European Silver Reference Books

Sold for £300
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 2055
Italian Silver Reference Books

Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2063
German Silver Reference Books

Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 2065
German Silver Reference Books

Sold for £120
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 2067
German Silver Reference Books - Nuremberg

Sold for £90
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 2068
German Reference Books

Sold for £110
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 2069
German Silver Reference Books - Hamburg

Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 2070
German Silver Reference Books - Augsburg

Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 2078
A Quantity of Jewellery Boxes

Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2083
A William III Rock Crystal Pendant Circa 1700

Sold for £380
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 2084
A Diamond Brooch

Sold for £350
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 2085
A Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 2087
A Spanish Gold and Enamel Plaque Circa 1600

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 2088
Three Paste Brooches

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 2091
Three Various Silver Fob-Seals

Sold for £350
Estimated at £100 - £150