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.
13-lot silver; weight: approx. 543 g; round tray with slightly flared rim and encircling double-reeded border; age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues; underside at the rim stamped with maker’s mark, fineness mark and a struck punch, probably applied by the jeweller; diameter: approx. 28.5 cm.
835/- silver; weight: approx. 128 g; silver sauce boat with curved body and floral decorative elements on both sides, broad spout and high-set volute handle, standing on three splayed feet with rocaille decoration; remains of interior gilding; small dent to the rim of approx. 1 mm as well as light signs of wear and oxidation residues; underside stamped with fineness mark and numbering; height: approx. 8.8 cm.
Sterling silver; weight: approx. 166 g; sugar caster on a round, multi-stepped base with recessed shaft junction in conical form, drawn-in shoulder and cylindrical neck, removable push-fit lid with pierced ornamental and floral decoration and mushroom-shaped finial; engraved stag’s head to the front; minimal age-related signs of wear; neck and concealed rim of the lid stamped with lion passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark, underside additionally marked with maker’s mark and engraved numbering; height: approx. 17.3 cm.
Sterling silver; weight: approx. 494 g; cup with conical body, centrally encircling stepped moulded band and high-set volute handles on both sides, standing on a round stepped base; stamped to the side with lion passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark, underside additionally with maker’s mark and engraved numbering; light age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues; height: approx. 16 cm.