14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips
2015
A Gold and Enamel Crucifix Pendant
Probably Spanish, First Half 17th Century
the cross on circular base, enamelled with a black flower head, the rough cross with notches, the white enamel figure of Christ with part pierced nimbus and above a part white enamelled skull, the reverse with shaped oval cartouche enamelled in red with a stylised representation of the five stigmata within white enamel border, with suspension ring and on short wirework chain
the crucifix 60mm high including suspension ring, total gross weight 13dwt, 20.6gr
Provenance:
The collection of Phyllis Phillips, née Bray (1911-1991) and by descent to her son Anthony Phillips.
The collection of the late Anthony Phillips (1945-2024).
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
The chain and the crucifix each test as approximately 18 carat, with the chain testing just above and the crucifix testing just below. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some damage, mostly minor, to the enamel in places
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Auction: Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips, 14th Nov, 2025
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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