Prunkvolle Nadel mit 7 Rubinen und ca. 111 Altschliff-Diamanten, zus. ca. 5,38 ct (lt. Gravur), gestempelt Carl Ernst, aus verschiedenen Epochen
Magnificent pin with 7 rubies and approx. 111 old-cut diamonds, total approx. 5.38 ct (according to engraving), stamped Carl Ernst, from various eras
Platin; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 13,5 g; stilisierte Lyraform; ausgefasst mit 7 Rubinen in unterschiedlichen Farbvarietäten; Carat; Einschlussbildern und Schliffarten: 2 x in Rautenform 9,3 x 7 mm und 7,7 x 6,6 mm; 4 x Rundeform im Durchmesser ca. 9,2 mm, 8,7 mm, 6,7 mm und 6,5 mm; Oval 1 x 9,2 x 7,3 mm; umrahmt von 111 Diamanten in Pavé gefasst in verschiedenen Altschliffen geschliffen, zus. ca. 5,38 ct (lt. Gravur); Farbe: H-K; Reinheit: VS-Piqué 2; Maße der Nadel: 64 x 25,8 mm; rückseitig gestempelt: Carl Ernst; 2 Rubine mit punktuellen Bestoßungen, minimaler Facettenabrieb; Nadelstiel und am Garder zwei kleine Zinn-Restaurierungen; Rubine wohl später eingesetzt; vermutlich eine Marriage.
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.
Sterling and 800/- silver; total weight: approx. 355 g; three-piece group comprising: 1) Boat-shaped bowl with pierced wall featuring ornamental and floral decoration and an oval well; underside stamped with lion passant, London town mark, date letter 1872 and struck maker’s mark; dimensions: approx. 13.2 x 7 cm. 2) Serving bowl with hammered decoration, scalloped rim with encircling festoon, vine and floral decoration, and a fine continuous beaded border to the edge; rim stamped with lion passant, London town mark, date letter 1914 and maker’s mark Philip Frederick Alexander; diameter: approx. 18.8 cm. 3) Oval miniature tray with slightly flared rim; well stamped with crescent and crown, fineness mark “800” and unidentified maker’s mark; slightly indented rim over approx. 1 cm; dimensions: approx. 19.4 x 11.6 cm. All pieces with age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 224 g; chalice on a round, rising foot, short stem with nodus and chalice base in compressed globular form with conical upper section; encircling relief ornament and figural decoration to the body; remains of interior gilding; body stamped with a rampant lion within a shield and an unidentified maker’s mark; good condition consistent with age and use, with oxidation residues; height: approx. 15.6 cm.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 73 g; coin bank with ten-lobed body on a round stepped base, with high-set volute handle and hinged lid with coin slot and folding bail clasp (loop restored), with detachable heart-shaped lock; key missing and not lockable; front finely chased with a depiction of a man playing a lute beside a woman with a flower basket, both surrounded by delicate floral and ornamental decoration; various dents and deformations and age-related signs of wear; underside stamped “C”; height: approx. 9.4 cm.
925/- silver, gilt; total weight: approx. 693 g; four-piece set with encircling floral and ornamental decoration, comprising: 1) mocha pot with pear-shaped body, low-set narrow spout in the form of a mythical creature’s head, side-hinged lid with handle in the form of a sculptural swan, and high-set ear handle made of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14.3 cm. 2) Small cream jug with conically bulging body, broad spout and centrally set ear handle; height: approx. 7.8 cm. 3) Sugar bowl with compressed globular body and drawn-in rim on an ovoid base; height: approx. 4.5 cm. 4) Oval serving tray with raised gallery; dimensions: approx. 27.4 x 19.8 cm. Age-related signs of wear and gilt loss; underside stamped with crescent and crown, fineness mark and consecutive numbering.