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.
925/- silver; total weight: approx. 6870 g; 12-piece set of six-lobed charger plates in Chippendale style with stepped rim and engraved unidentified family coat of arms in the centre; underside at the rim marked with crescent and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark; tarnish-protected; age-related signs of wear and visible wear to the tarnish protection; diameter: approx. 30.2 cm.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 145 g; sauce boat on three splayed feet with bulbous wall, slightly flared serrated and scalloped rim, wide spout and rear volute handle; height: approx. 6.9 cm. 2) Small ladle with circular bowl and curved handle. Both stamped on the back of the bowl or on the side of the wall with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter (ladle: 1937, sauce boat: 1949), sauce boat additionally stamped on the underside; age-related signs of wear.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 450 g; assortment consisting of: 1) Cream jug on an oval base with bulbous wall, slightly tapered neck and shaped rim with wide spout and volute handle; stamped on the side of the wall with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter, numbered on the underside; height: approx. 9.2 cm. 2) Sugar bowl with bulbous wall and volute handles on both sides on an oval base; stamped on the side of the wall with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter, numbered on the underside; height: approx. 7.8 cm. Age-related signs of wear.
925/- silver; weight: approx. 1920 g; pair of round lidded bowls with slightly flared rim, border with continuous rocaille décor and removable domed lids with screw-on handle in a curved form; tarnish-protected; all six parts bearing manufacturer’s punch and fineness mark; both bowls with tarnish-protection residues and age-related signs of wear, one lid with pronounced scratch marks beneath the tarnish protection; height: approx. 12 cm; diameter: approx. 27 cm.