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.
Unstamped: 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 3.2 g; elongated stepped form divided into geometric fields with fine millegrain borders; in the lower central half 1 set old-cut diamond approx. 1 ct; colour: I-J; clarity: piqué; flanked by 16 linearly set diamonds, total approx. 0.5(5) ct; colour: G-K; clarity: medium to lower range; length (incl. loop): approx. 32 x 13.9 mm; height: approx. 3.7 mm.
Unstamped: 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 3.2 g; crossover band with enclosed bezel setting; centrally set old-cut diamond approx. 0.4 ct; colour and clarity: in the lower range; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 8.1 x 6.7 mm; height: approx. 5.1 mm; ring size: 54.
Pendant stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 2.2 g; stylised drop shape with set faceted amethyst in a narrow bezel setting in vertical oval form; length of the pendant: approx. 25.4 mm; width: approx. 11.3 mm;
Flat curb-link necklace chain stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 6.3 g; total length: approx. 40 cm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 7.4 g; vertically oriented stylised band form with narrow bezel setting; centrally set jade cabochon in green colour variety with small lateral black inclusions; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 16.8 x 11.7 mm; height: approx. 8.5 mm; ring size: 54.