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. 490 g (filled); pair of antique table candlesticks on a wide circular base with guilloche engraving in shimmering cream- and grey-toned enamel with gilt fleur-de-lis décor, tapered triple-fluted shaft and removable nozzle with guilloche décor corresponding to the base; underside closed with a Bakelite plate; stamped on the side of the base ring and on the underside of the nozzle with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter; enamel chip of approx. 1.5 cm on one removable nozzle as well as minor material flaws and age-related signs of wear; height: approx. 7 cm.
900/- and 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 52 g; nine-piece set of mocha spoons: 1) five spoons with curved handles and stylised coffee bean made of Bakelite at the end of the handle, reverse of handle with fineness mark and unidentified maker’s mark; length: approx. 9 cm. 2) four spoons with handle ends in the form of a stylised cat, reverse of the bowl stamped with Lion Passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letters (2x “D” for 1978 and 2x “A” for 1975); length: approx. 11.1 cm. All spoons with age-related signs of wear.
800/- silver; weight: approx. 175 g; Chippendale serving dish with five-lobed walls and multiple profiled rim; underside stamped with crescent and crown, fineness mark and jeweller’s mark; pronounced signs of wear; height: approx. 3.8 cm; diameter: approx. 25 cm.
925/- silver; total weight: approx. 784 g; 3-piece tea service with elliptical corpus and straight walls, on the front side engraved depiction of a rearing bull from the middle of the body; laterally stamped with Lion Passant, city mark as well as maker’s mark and date letters L (1985) and M (1985) (partly rubbed): 1) teapot with low-set spout, ear-shaped handle and hinged lid with wooden handle; diagonally mounted wooden finial; height: approx. 13.3 cm. 2) sugar bowl with handles on both sides; height: approx. 9.5 cm. 3) cream jug with wide, curved spout; height: approx. 9.3 cm. 4) semi-ovoid swivelling tea strainer with drip bowl below and small spout on a long wooden handle; underside marked with fineness mark, crescent and crown as well as maker’s mark; age-related signs of wear and minor dents; all parts with age-related signs of wear, some with dents of approx. 1 mm and superficial scratches.