FOREWORD
It gives me great pleasure to present our annual catalogue. Every year I make a point of picking out several items of particular interest to which I feel I should draw your attention. This year however I will refrain from doing so, as I think it is important to stress the overall quality of the stock which we present. Every year it becomes harder and harder to find items of good quality, condition, design and historical importance, and we are proud of the collection we have assembled on the following pages. I would like to thank the new owner of the remarkable George I wall lantern by John Belchier on page 242 for allowing us to publish this piece. This is the only item sold at the time of going to print. Once again I would like to thank all my loyal staff for all of their continued hard work. Without them and the support of numerous others this catalogue would not be possible. I look forward to welcoming you to our extensive showrooms on Bruton Street, where we continue to exhibit a wide range of ever changing stock of the highest quality, colour, design and provenance. All pieces on display are closely examined, carefully restored where necessary and fully guaranteed. We also look forward to our second showing at the Masterpiece fair between 30th June and 5th July. Larger than last year, it will now take place at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. We will also be exhibiting at the International Fine Art and Antiques Dealers show in New York in October. Finally, I would like to invite you to view our website at www.ronaldphillipsantiques.com where there will be regular updates throughout the year. As always, please feel free to contact me by telephone on 00 44 (0)20 7493 2341 or by email at simon@ronaldphillips.co.uk for any additional information.
Simon Phillips
Right: Simon Phillips with the late Beluga