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.
Pendant untested: rose gold, silver and other metals; total weight: approx. 5.5 g; ornamental and floral forms with two unequal articulated drops; outlined with small old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: in the medium to lower range; each drop set with a moonstone cabochon of varying size, colour variety and adularescence; length: approx. 47.5 mm;
fine anchor chain, stamped: 333/- white gold; total weight: approx. 0.9 g; total length: approx. 39 cm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 12.1 g; round amethyst cabochon set by 4 claws; diameter: approx. 13.5 mm; height: approx. 8 mm; surrounded by 19 claw settings, each set with one brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 0.75 ct; colour and clarity: in the upper and medium range; clip and post mechanism; diameter of the ear clips: approx. 17.8 mm; height: approx. 10.6 mm; one clip mechanism slightly bent.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 12.7 g; fourfold fluted band transitioning into the setting; centrally set zoisite plaque in typical jade-green colour variety with black overall veining; dimensions: approx. 14 x 12.8 mm; ring size: 58.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 7.6 g; rectangular form with broad, slanted setting rim and bevelled sides; movable triangular loop; centrally set light blue gemstone in step cut; dimensions of the setting: approx. 24.8 x 19.9 mm; height: approx. 8.6 mm; total length incl. loop: approx. 34.8 mm.