Fischbesteck für 12 Personen mit Perlranddekor, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, um 1900
Fish cutlery for 12 persons with pearl border decoration, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, Germany, circa 1900
Plated: Gesamtgewicht: ca. 1,57 kg; 24-teiliges Service Dekor „Perlrand“; Handhaben mit umlaufendem Perlranddekor und feinem Ornamental- und Floraldekor schauseitig auf Klinge bzw. Kelle; an Kellenansatz bzw. Balance gestempelt mit Herstellermarke und „I/O“; in Originalkästen von Juwelier Chr. Herpich, Altona; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren und teilweise starke Oxidationsrückstände; Länge der Messer: ca. 20,3 cm; Länge der Gabeln: ca. 18,5 cm.
Plated; total weight: approx. 1.57 kg; 24-piece service, “Perlrand” pattern; handles with encircling pearl border decoration and fine ornamental and floral decoration on the visible side of the blade and bowl respectively; stamped at the junction of the bowl or balance with manufacturer’s mark and “I/O”; in original cases by jeweller Chr. Herpich, Altona; age-related signs of wear and in part heavy oxidation residues; length of knives: approx. 20.3 cm; length of forks: approx. 18.5 cm.
Satin-finished stainless steel case; case diameter without crown: 40.3 mm; case height: 13.2 mm; smooth, satin-finished stainless steel bezel; black leather strap with pin buckle; lug width: 20 mm; black dial with Arabic cream-coloured numerals and white hands; automatic movement; central hour and minute hands; small seconds with hacking function for precise time setting at 9 o’clock, date display with quickset at 3 o’clock, adjustment of the internal rotating bezel via setting crown at 10 o’clock; scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; screw-down crown; screw-fastened stainless steel case back with sapphire crystal display window; weight of the watch including strap: 93.2 g; reference number: M13193; limited to 999 examples; rare collector’s piece; no guarantee for movement or functionality.
Case and pin buckle in 18 kt (750/-) white gold; black textile strap; total weight: approx. 35.3 g; manual winding movement, calibre Frédéric Piguet 21; rectangular case; square dial in black onyx with white gold-coloured arrow-shaped hands; bezel set with approx. 68 diamonds; pin buckle set with 31 diamonds, totalling approx. 1.5 ct; colour and clarity in the upper range; serial number: 94877; reference number: H 2204/1; case dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 26.6 mm; height: 5 mm; minor signs of wear; no guarantee on movement or function; original case; no papers.
Platinum; total weight: approx. 13.5 g; stylised lyre form; set with 7 rubies in various colour varieties, carat, inclusion characteristics and cut types: 2 in lozenge shape 9.3 x 7 mm and 7.7 x 6.6 mm; 4 round shapes with diameters of approx. 9.2 mm, 8.7 mm, 6.7 mm and 6.5 mm; oval 1 x 9.2 x 7.3 mm; framed by 111 diamonds pavé-set in various old cuts, total approx. 5.38 ct (according to engraving); colour: H-K; clarity: VS-Piqué 2; dimensions of the pin: 64 x 25.8 mm; stamped on the reverse: Carl Ernst; 2 rubies with punctual bruising, minimal facet wear; pin stem and at the Garder two small tin restorations; rubies likely added later; presumably a marriage.
Platinum; total weight: approx. 50.3 g; central section in a stylised knot design at the beginning of the bracelet, richly decorated with 51 brilliant-cut diamonds and 14 baguette-cut diamonds, total approx. 3 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VVS-VS; hinged cover with underlying square dial, baton indices and linear hands; double-row bracelet composed of individual, joined, barrel-shaped links; safety folding clasp; dimensions of the watch centre: approx. 20 x 51.3 mm; height: approx. 10.3 mm; total length: approx. 19.5 cm; no guarantee on movement or function.