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. 728 g; three-piece set with fine hammered décor and surrounding applied floral and ornamental frieze on the front side, consisting of: 1) round sugar bowl with cinquefoil, slightly bulbous wall on profiled base; height: approx. 5 cm; diameter: approx. 10 cm. 2) cream jug with slightly bulbous quatrefoil body, wide spout and high-set ear-shaped handle on profiled base; height: approx. 8.1 cm; one punctual deeper nick. 3) small serving tray with oval mirror and octofoil, slightly flared rim; dimensions: approx. 29.5 x 20 cm. All parts with micro scratches and age-related signs of wear; all parts stamped with maker’s mark, fineness mark and numbering.
800 silver; total weight: approx. 586 g; service consisting of: 1) cream jug in oval bulbous form with vertically gadrooned wall and floral décor, high-set large ear-shaped handle and wide spout; height: approx. 7.2 cm. 2) sugar bowl in oval bulbous form with vertically gadrooned wall and floral décor, detachable lid with wavy rim and handle in the form of a delicate flower; height: approx. 6.7 cm. Accompanied by a spoon with shell-shaped bowl and handle with floral décor; length: approx. 13.8 cm. 3) serving tray with oval mirror and flared rim with surrounding wavy border and floral décor; dimensions: approx. 24 x 18 cm. All parts in condition consistent with age; all parts with fineness mark, tray with indistinct punch; all parts in condition consistent with age and with signs of use
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 851 g; three-piece ensemble in Queen Anne style, consisting of: 1) teapot with centrally attached spout, large J-handle made of ebonised wood and hinged lid with corresponding rectangular handle of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14.2 cm; age-related signs of wear on the wall (including nicks) and on the handle. 2) cream jug with J-handle and wide spout; height: approx. 9.7 cm; signs of use especially on the inside of the handle as well as superficial discolouration. 3) sugar bowl with double side-mounted J-handles; height: approx. 10.2 cm; age-related signs of wear as well as oxidation residues. All parts stamped with Lion Passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark.
Silver alloy (minimum fineness 12 lot, approx. 750/1000), not filled; total weight: approx. 548 g; pair of rare candlesticks with facetted conical shaft on trumpet base with acanthus leaf decoration on a square plinth, recessed knop, bell-shaped recessed ornamental element between shaft and nozzle, removable nozzle with tremolier mark and Prussian repunching mark; both candlesticks laterally on the base with Berlin town mark with obliterated letter (see illustration), Prussian repunching mark “FW,” maker’s mark “ECH” and tremolier mark; height: approx. 23,3 cm; age-related signs of wear, oxidation residues as well as dents and a crack to one knop.