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Phillips, Henry (1662-93)

Phillips, Henry, London(?), carver (1662–93). Master carver to the Crown during the reign of Charles II. In 1663 provided a pair of stands which came with other items to £19. Also for the Crown employed at Whitehall in 1664 where for the Queen's Closet he provided a picture frame above the chimney piece. Worked in association with Grinling Gibbons at Windsor Castle. [Beard, Georgian Craftsmen, p. 180; PRO, E 351/3276; LC5/39; V&A archives; H. Colvin, ed. History of King's Works, v, 1976 refs cited]

The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.