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: 585/- rose gold; total weight: approx. 4.4 g; stylised band form, the front half with floral relief decoration; centrally set round opal cabochon of milk opal variety; on each side one small set rose-cut diamond, total approx. 0.06 ct; colour and clarity: in the lower range; width of the ring head: approx. 9.4 mm; height: approx. 4.4 mm; ring size: 67.5; opal with distinct drying marks to the surface.
Unstamped: 585/- yellow gold and silver, parcel-gilt; weight: approx. 2.7 g; ring head of elliptical vertical form; multi-lobed border, outlined in blue; centre divided into individual geometric fields and set with 10 diamonds, total approx. 0.3 ct; colour: H-J; clarity: SI-piqué; fan-shaped shoulder transitioning into a plain band; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 19.2 x 10.1 mm; height: approx. 4.3 mm; ring size: 60; enamel with minor visible signs of wear.
Stainless steel; automatic movement; sapphire crystal; screw-down crown; rotating bezel; black dial with baton, dot and Arabic numerals, partly luminous; date at 3 o’clock; folding safety clasp; original box and case, with papers dated 2025 from Juwelier Bielert; bezel diameter: approx. 41 mm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.4 g; stylised band form with two adjoining semicircular arches at the centre; front set with a total of 50 small brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé setting; colour: Top Wesselton (fine white); clarity: SI; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 9.9 x 17.7 mm; ring size: 55; all details according to the certificate from Juwelier Bielert, dated May 1993.