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 13-lot silver; total weight: approx. 113 g; 1) Small lidded box of rounded rectangular form with chased ornamental decoration to the lid, framed by rocaille and floral motifs; the front engraved within an oval cartouche “F. Heimes”; inside the lid stamped with the Prague town mark and the date 1845; dimensions: approx. 7.6 x 4.6 cm. 2) Silver case with chased ornamental decoration and a centrally applied heraldic-shaped reserve engraved with the monogram “AL” and dated “17/9/13”; narrow thumb press and thumb rest; interior with four fittings for the attachment of ribbons; both sides stamped with lion passant, Birmingham town mark, unidentified maker’s mark and date letter for 1912; dimensions: approx. 8.2 x 6.2 cm. Both boxes with slight deformations and age-related signs of wear.
900/- and 13-lot silver; total weight: approx. 169 g; 1) Small rounded-elongated box with hinged lid, reeded ornamental decoration and raised thumb rest; interior with minimal remnants of gilding; rim stamped with an unidentified maker’s mark and fineness mark 13; dimensions: approx. 1.9 x 7 x 3.2 cm. 2) Vanity case of elongated oval form, encircling floral and ornamental decoration to the front, thumb press; interior divided into two compartments with separate lids, upper section separated by a bar; thumb-rest hinge made of metal (partially rusted); interior hinge stamped with crescent and crown, fineness mark 900 and unidentified maker’s mark; opening stiff; dimensions: approx. 2 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm. Both boxes with age-related signs of wear.
585/- yellow gold; weight: approx. 108 g; hinged case with wave-pattern guilloché decoration, scrolled thumb rest, and interior engraved with the monogram “M.S” and dated 18.12.(19)29; age-related signs of wear; inner rim to the short side stamped with fineness mark; dimensions: approx. 7.8 x 6.2 cm.
835/- silver, gilt and enamel; weight: approx. 179 g; rectangular case with elliptical thumb press and centrally hinged lid; the front decorated with an encircling wave-pattern guilloché in golden-yellow tones and lateral linear framing elements in white enamel; restoration residues to the short side over approx. 8 mm, age-related signs of wear and superficial scratches; inside the lid stamped with crescent and crown and fineness mark; dimensions: approx. 1 x 9.3 x 6.5 cm.