14th Nov, 2025 13:00 GMT/BST
Silver, Jewellery, Objects of Vertu and Books from the Collection of the Late Anthony Phillips
2093
A German Silver Pendant and an Italian Silver Pendant
Each Apparently Unmarked, The First Dated 1719, The Second Dated 1606
the first oval, chased with a head of Jesus within pierced flower and foliage border, with suspension ring, the back engraved with a German inscription, the second lozenge shaped, chased with the crowning of the Virgin within pierced scroll border, with triple suspension chain, engraved with a date and initials Together With an English plaque, engraved with a coat-of-arms, with pinning holes, circa 1680
11cm high including chain and smaller (3)
Provenance:
The collection of the late Anthony Phillips (1945-2024).
Sold for £550
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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