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.
750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 13.8 g; bracelet centre composed of individual, articulated claw settings arranged side by side; alternately set with 6 melee brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.17 ct; colour: medium range; clarity: medium to lower range; divided by 5 horizontally oval, faceted emerald doublets; intense, vivid green colour variety with light and dark fine jardin; linear band of interlocking rectangular links; satin-finished front surface and polished side; concealed box clasp with lateral safety catch; dimensions of the bracelet centre: approx. 3.9 x 41.5 mm; height: approx. 4.7 mm; total length of the bracelet: approx. 18 cm.
585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 24.1 g; necklace centre composed of individual settings in amorphous arrangement, set with rectangular and square faceted emeralds; various green colour nuances with distinct jardin; 6 melee brilliant-cut diamonds accenting the necklace and 2 melee brilliant-cut diamonds in the earrings, approx. 0.18 ct and 0.14 ct respectively; colour and clarity: in the upper range; necklace section in stylised rope pattern; barrel-shaped box clasp with lateral safety catch; dimensions of the centre element: approx. 32.6 x 56.2 mm; total necklace length: approx. 41 cm; diameter of the stud earrings: approx. 10.2 mm; one earring back missing.
Stamped: 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 4.9 g; round ring head with stepped claw settings; centrally set round faceted sapphire; intense, shifting blue colour variety (probably treated); diameter: approx. 4.8 mm; surrounded by 8 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.8 ct; colour: F-G; clarity: VVS-VS; narrow tongue-shaped band with flattened shoulder; dimensions of the ring head: diameter: approx. 11.7 mm; height: approx. 11.5 mm; ring size: 57.5.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.1 g; slightly oval ring head with stepped claw settings; centrally set round opal cabochon of milk opal variety with intense play of colour in red, green and blue; dimensions of the opal: diameter: approx. 8.38 mm; height: approx. 3.45 mm; double-row surround of 32 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 2.2(7) ct; colour: F-G; clarity: VS-SI; one girdle chipped; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 17.4 x 20.1 mm; height: approx. 11.4 mm; narrow tongue-shaped band with angular outer side; ring size: approx. 53.