14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips
2061
A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Spoon
Maker's Mark Indistinct, Liegnitz, Circa 1700
with scroll and caryatid bust finial, the facetted slightly tapering stem engraved with a German inscription, with cherub's mask at the point of connection to the bowl, with the deep bowl, the back of the bowl engraved with initials 'IS' or 'SI', the bowl later engraved with an English coat-of-arms
20.2cm long, 1oz 14dwt, 54gr
Provenance:
The Northiam Antique Show, circa 1975 where acquired by Anthony Phillips.
The collection of the late Anthony Phillips (1945-2024).
The later arms are those of Hodges.
Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £800
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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Sunday 9th November - Thursday 13th November 11am-3pm, and morning of the sale from 8am
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