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.
925/- silver; total weight: approx. 128 g; ovoid lidded box with conically bulging wall on flared base, with removable lid and handle in the form of a stylised rosebud; finial requires tightening, age-related oxidation traces, outer base minimally deformed over approx. 2 cm; tarnish-protected; underside marked with crescent and crown, “Sterling”, unidentified maker’s mark in chalice form and struck fineness mark; height: approx. 9.3 cm.
800/- silver; total weight: approx. 1.15 kg; 52-piece cutlery assemblage consisting of: 1) 18 side knives in two different designs with raised Rococo and floral decoration on the handles, as well as an alloyed monogram “DME” at the handle terminal and finely chased ornamental and floral decoration on the blades; stamped on the reverse of the blades with crescent and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark; length: approx. 17.3 cm. 2) 24 fruit forks in two different designs of 12 pieces each, with raised Rococo and floral decoration on the handles as well as an alloyed monogram “DME” at the handle terminal and finely chased ornamental and floral decoration on the bowls, and 12 with raised floral and ornamental decoration on the handles and finely chased ornamental decoration on the gilded bowls; stamped on the reverse at the junction of the bowl with crescent and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark; length: approx. 16.2 cm and 14.2 cm; few age-related signs of wear and traces of oxidation.
800/- silver; total weight: approx. 130 g; eleven silver espresso spoons, ten with pierced ornamental and fruit decoration at the terminal and one with acanthus leaf decoration at the terminal and on the reverse of the bowls; stamped on the reverse of the bowl with crescent and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark; age-related signs of wear; length: approx. 10.7 cm.
925 silver; total weight: approx. 682 g (weighted); candelabrum with five undulating arms arranged side by side, each with bell-shaped sockets, on a slightly domed oval base; stamped on the side of the base with crescent and crown, manufacturer’s mark and fineness mark; age-related signs of wear; dimensions: approx. 16.3 x 40 x 9.5 cm.