Antikes Patenbesteck, Alexander Ferdinand Lux (1839–1864), Hamburg, Mitte des 19. Jh.
Antique christening cutlery set, Alexander Ferdinand Lux (1839-1864), Hamburg, Germany, mid 19th cent.
12-lötig; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 72 g; 4-teiliges Besteckset in Spatenform mit Widmung „Ferdinande“ am Stilende, bestehend aus Löffel (L: ca. 18,3 cm), Messer (L: ca. 18,8 cm), Teelöffel (L: ca. 15,1 cm) und Gabel (L: ca. 17,4 cm); altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren; rückseitig an Schaft bzw. Klinge gestempelt mit Hamburger Tormarke mit Buchstaben „D“ (1853-1865) und Meistermarke; in originalem Geschenkkasten mit Gravur aus 1862.
12-lot silver; total weight: approx. 72 g; four-piece cutlery set in spade pattern with the dedication “Ferdinande” to the end of the handle, comprising spoon (L: approx. 18.3 cm), knife (L: approx. 18.8 cm), teaspoon (L: approx. 15.1 cm) and fork (L: approx. 17.4 cm); age-related signs of wear; reverse of shaft or blade stamped with the Hamburg gate mark with letter “D” (1853-1865) and maker’s mark; housed in the original presentation case with engraved date 1862.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 688 g; handled bowl with bulging oval body, centrally applied profiled handle and encircling pierced ornamental decoration, standing on an oval, flared foot with vertically pierced decoration; foot probably added at a later date, underside stamped with maker’s mark, Sheffield designation and model number; handle mount and outer rim stamped with lion passant, Chester town mark, maker’s mark and an unassigned date letter, probably 1731; age-related signs of wear and deformation to the handle; dimensions: approx. 11.4 x 30 x 22.5 cm.
800/- silver; total weight: approx. 406 g; 10 teaspoons and 10 cake forks in the Friesen pattern, each set with a round red glass flux stone, on tapering handles with floral engraved decoration; fine surface scratches and light signs of wear; reverse stamped with crescent and crown, fineness mark and maker’s mark; length of the spoons: approx. 13.3 cm; length of the forks: approx. 14.5 cm.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 657 g; oval Chippendale serving tray with a twelve-lobed, multi-profiled rim and oval well; fine surface scratches and age-related signs of wear; underside with two unidentified punches; dimensions: approx. 34.3 x 23.3 cm.
800/- silver; weight: approx. 444 g; serving bowl with circular well and scrolled, six-lobed rim with encircling relief floral decoration; light age-related signs of wear; underside stamped with crescent and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark; height: approx. 5 cm; diameter: approx. 26.7 cm.