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Total number of records: 69
Family papers
22 Feb 1962-20 Jan 1972
The file comprises an obituary for Amyas Phillips from 'The Times' newspaper and Hugh Phillips' will.
Bailiffscourt papers
1926-1936
The file contains a list of fixtures with prices headed 'Willmotts'. This was probably John Willmott & Sons (Hitchin) Limited a building company involved in the construction of Bailiffscourt. Amyas ...
Spanish stock papers
1923-1927
The file contains papers head 'Spanish furniture &c., placed in store with Messrs A. Waters & Sons'. The papers contain lists of the furniture and artefacts.
Phillips' paper bag
c.1990
Part of a paper bag branded 'Phillips of Hitchin (Antiques) Ltd. The bag is torn.
Papers relating to exhibitions
1913-1984
The series contains papers and photographs relating to two exhibitions held by Phillips at The Manor House in 1980s.
Heritage Open Day papers
1997
The file contains a brief guide to the Manor House for visitors. There are two posters one with a map showing the locations of the venues which are open and the second specifically for Phillips.
BADA 60 Festival papers
1978
The file contains letters relating to the British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) Festival in 1978. Details of Phillips' 'Patent Metamorphic Furniture 1780-1830' exhibition are attached to one ...
Papers relating to the formation of a new company
1963-1964
The series includes papers relating to the incorporation of a company called Phillips of Hitchin (Antiques) Limited in 1963. There is correspondence with the company's solicitors, a copy of the Londo...
Papers relating to an exhibition of dining room furniture
1980-1981
The file contains papers and photographs relating to the 'Exhibition of Dining Room Furniture 1730-1830. The Georgian Period.' held at The Manor House 1-30 June 1981. It includes letters requesting...
Papers relating to the exhibition of travelling and campaigning furniture
1913-1984
The file contains papers and photographs relating to the exhibition of Travelling and Campaigning Furniture 1790-1850 staged by Phillips at The Manor House from 3-30 June 1984. These include an exhi...
Papers relating to the panelling in Sir Isaac Newton's house
1937-1977
The file contains letters relating to the sale and shipping of the panelling from Newton's house at 35 St Martin's Street, London, WC2. The house was demolished. Phllips sold the panelling to Mrs ...
Tax related document
1 Jul 1997-30 Jun 1998
The file comprises a piece of folded graph paper partly filled in with a line of financial figures. These include a figure for tax. The paper may have been part of a sales ledger.