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.
78 zolotniki silver, gilt; seven-piece serving set with continuous beaded rim décor and festoons, partly engraved with monogram “EP”, comprising: 1) round tray on three claw feet with slightly rising rim; diameter: approx. 29 cm. 2) Serving bowl on flared round foot; height: approx. 6.9 cm. 3) Sugar bowl with removable lid on round foot; height: approx. 8.1 cm. 4) Small teapot with spherical body, curved spout, removable lid and scroll handle made of ebonised wood; height: approx. 8.8 cm. 5) Small coffee pot with hinged domed lid and scroll handle of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14 cm. 6) Small water jug with hinged domed lid on three claw feet, handle broken, assay master’s mark missing; height: approx. 10.1 cm. 7) Cream jug with hinged domed lid on three claw feet, handle broken; height: approx. 12.2 cm.
All parts with age-related signs of wear, micro-scratches and oxidation residues or gilt abrasion; broken handle of one jug present; all pieces marked with fineness mark, assay master’s mark, city mark with date letter 1788, as well as tremolier line and inventory number “7”; total weight: approx. 2.5 kg.
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Sterling silver (weighted); total weight: approx. 384 g; pair of rare miniature candlesticks with baluster-shaped shaft on a square, quatrefoil, multi-stepped base with removable matching nozzle; filled; base sides hallmarked with Lion Passant, town mark, maker’s mark and date letter; underside with rust residues from the internal bronze rod; one nozzle corner dented; age-related signs of wear; base dimensions: approx. 7.1 x 7.1 cm; height: approx. 10.9 and 11.1 cm.
13-lot silver; weight: approx. 683 g; elaborately designed silver pot with pear-shaped body, continuous vine decoration and indented shaft on a circular foot, encircled with relief vine leaf ornamentation; high-set ear-shaped handle made of light wood; hinged lid on the side with beaded and ornamental decoration, surmounted by a handle in the form of stylised vine leaves; wide spout adorned with a relief of Bacchus; age-related signs of wear; hallmarked on the side of the base with master’s mark (“GSD” in a heart-shaped shield – cf. Rosenberg, Vol. III, No. 4954) and Würzburg city mark, assay mark; height: approx. 26.8 cm.
835 silver (filled); total weight: approx. 535 g; pair of candlesticks with wide profiled nozzle, recessed neck and broad bell-shaped base with continuous corded rim; with crescent and crown, fineness mark and maker’s mark; both with age-related signs of wear, one candlestick with a narrow line approx. 3 cm in length; height: approx. 7.3 cm.