14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips
2074
A German Silver and Wood Basting-Spoon
Maker's Mark Probably GH, Emmerich, 1697
the back of the oval bowl with rat-tail and engraved with initials 'I.A.G.', the top of the handle socket with moulded band below pierced and engraved foliage, with baluster ebonised wood handle
48cm long
Provenance:
The collection of the late Anthony Phillips (1945-2024).
Sold for £380
Estimated at £600 - £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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