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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Viewing times
Sunday 9th November - Thursday 13th November 11am-3pm, and morning of the sale from 8am
Buyer's Notes
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
Please check prior to bidding to ensure shipping is available for the lots you are interested in, this is shown on the shipping tab below each lot.
Sale contact
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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Lot 2097
A German Silvered Pendant The Chasing Signed With Initials 'TS', Perhaps 18th Century
Lot 2099
A Continental Silver Pendant Apparently Unmarked, Possibly Dutch, Late 19th Century
Lot 2100
A Pinchbeck Medal Commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon's Capture of Porto Bello Dated 1739
Lot 2106
A Louis XV Silver Stirrup-Cup by Pierre Sébille, Saumur, Circa 1700
Lot 2115
A Louis XVI Silver Sugar-Sifting Spoon by Pierre-Nicolas Somme, Paris, 1782
Lot 2117
A French Silver Pill-Box Maker's Mark Indistinct, Second Half 19th Century
Lot 2130
A Continental Silver Box Apparently Unmarked, Possibly Dutch, Circa 1720
Lot 2132
A George III Silver-Gilt Mounted Hardstone Vinaigrette Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1800
Lot 2134
A Portuguese Silver Two-Handled Bowl Attributed to Francisco Silva, Lisbon, Circa 1720
Lot 2141
A Dutch Silver-Gilt Miniature Toy Branch-Bowl Maker's Mark a Six-Pointed Star, Circa 1700
Lot 2144
A Pair of William III Silver Trefid Table-Forks by Charles Williams, London, 1697
Lot 2145
A Set of Three Brass Trefid Pattern Forks Marked Indistinctly, Early 18th Century
Lot 2156
A William IV Scottish Silver Fish-Slice by Robert Gray and Son, Glasgow, 1833
Lot 2158
A Pair of George III Silver Sauce-Ladles Maker's Mark Worn, London, 1817
Lot 2159
A Set of Six George III Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1760
Lot 2164
A Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sauceboats Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1820
Lot 2165
A Set of Four George III Silver Salt-Cellars by William Abdy, London, 1784
Lot 2166
The Proceedings of the Society of Silver Collectors & The Silver Society Journal
Lot 2168
A Set of Six French Silver-Gilt Tot-Cups by Henri Soufflot, Paris, Early 20th Century