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.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 328 g; silver pedestal bowl with compressed globular body and slightly flared rim with encircling relief beaded and fruit decoration, standing on a flared round foot with corresponding fruit decoration to the front, and engraved date “24.3.1939” to the body; age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues; height: approx. 10.3 cm.
Various silver alloys; total weight: approx. 171 g; three-piece group comprising: 1) Match case of oval-elongated form with sliding gold-coloured insert, thumb grip, striker surface set above, and applied enamel flag of the Allemannia rowing club from Hamburg, below engraved date “3 May 1926”; dimensions: approx. 6.2 x 6.3 x 4.3 cm. 2) Rectangular case with hinged lid, thumb press and raised depiction of the express steamer Kaiser Friedrich on the front; interior with remnants of gilding; dimensions: approx. 2 x 7.2 x 3.5 cm. 3) Circular case with hinged lid and dedications on both sides; interior with remnants of gilding and an unidentified punch; diameter: approx. 6.4 cm. Age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 254 g; pair of bowls with conical bodies in diamond-shaped pierced decoration and laterally hinged ring-shaped handles, terminating in a wide rim with encircling corded border; light age-related signs of wear; handles and inner walls stamped with lion passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark, underside additionally with various engraved markings; height: approx. 4.7 cm.
Sterling and 800/- silver; total weight: approx. 242 g; three-piece group consisting of: 1) Cream jug with pear-shaped body, broad spout and high-set volute handle on a narrow foot ring; height: approx. 8.2 cm. 2) Round sugar bowl with slightly flared rim on a double-stepped foot ring; height: approx. 4.8 cm; cream jug and sugar bowl stamped to the side with lion passant, town mark, date letter 1937 and maker’s mark, underside additionally with model numbers. 3) Small sugar tongs with slightly curved arms; inside stamped with fineness mark and maker’s punches of the Bremen manufactory Wilkens; length: approx. 9.6 cm. All pieces with age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues.