A silver-gilt necklace of laurel leaves attributed to Phillips of Cockspur Street, c.1870. This necklace must have been a close copy of an Hellenistic original (3rd century BC) . Note the fine detailing on the leaves (see plate 208, page 162, Understanding jewellery by David Bennet & Daniela Mascetti. ISBN 1 85149 205 4)

Length 16'', the length of the leaf is 28mm