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.
Stamped: 925/- silver, gilt; total weight: approx. 7 g; satin-finished surface texture; sculptural hand holding a colourless gemstone; blue and colourless gemstones on the stylised cuff above the lower end of the pendant; fixed semi-circular loop to the reverse; total length: approx. 30.9 mm; width: approx. 14.3 mm.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 2.4 g; 3 adjacent claw settings; centrally set sapphire; dimensions: approx. 5.3 x 5 mm; height: approx. 2.6 mm; on each side one old-cut diamond, total approx. 0.4 ct; colour and clarity: in the lower range; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 6.3 x 12.8 mm; height: approx. 3.6 mm; plain tapered band; ring size: 54.
Stamped: 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 5.2 g; ring head in double V-form in bi-colour; ring head with 3 vertically set claw settings; each set with one green gemstone, probably garnet; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 10 x 13.8 mm; height: approx. 7.2 mm; wide band shoulder with lateral taper; ring size: 56.