Summary details:

• Son of Arnold Philip of Norwich
• Apprentice to John Philip (1410)
• Freeman 1417
• 21 apprentices
• 2 Dutchmen
• Described as the King's Goldsmith in 1464
• Married twice (first to Christina, second to Beatrice)
• Son William
• Lands in Kent

From The Goldsmith's Company:

• Prime Warden of Goldsmiths 1440, 1445, 1451, 1455, 1459 [2]

From Beaven:
     Matthew Philip, Goldsmith
     Elected as Aldreman (and vice)
     1450 Jul 10
     (on or bef 15)
     Sutton
     
     Ward: Aldersgate 1450-76,
     Sheriff 1451-2. Mayor 1463-4. Knighted 21 May 1471; Auditor 1455-7; Prime Warden Goldsmiths 1442.
     Died ca Oct 1476; Will (PCC 27 Wateys) 24 Oct 1475; proved 30 Oct 1476.
     See Notes and Queries, 11th Series ii. 24 (9 Jul 1910)

From The Royal College of Arms:

• Arms given as: Sable semy de lis Or a Lion rampant Argent crowned also Gold [1]

[1] Information by Email 27 October 2004
[2] Visit to The Goldsmith's Company, April 2004, from displayed list of Prime Wardens

Sir Matthew Philip, Goldsmith