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.
Unmarked: 585/- yellow gold and silver-backed; classic, slightly raised heart form with triangular bail; centrally set green faceted coloured stone; surrounded by approx. 40 small diamonds in transitional cut, total approx. 1.2 ct; colour: upper range; clarity: upper to mid range; dimensions: length incl. bail approx. 22.6 mm; heart: approx. 15.6 x 14.6 mm; height: approx. 4.8 mm.
Stamped: 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 2.6 g; claw settings arranged in a high oval construction; centrally set oval faceted blue coloured stone; surrounded by 10 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.7 ct; colour: E-G and clarity: VS-piqué; slender tongue-shaped ring shank; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 11.9 x 10.7 mm; ring size: 58.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold, silver-backed; total weight: approx. 1.98 g; high oval, slightly domed ring centre with fine geometric saw-cut decoration, millgrain edges, ball soldering and a setting of 6 small rose-cut diamonds; centrally set old-cut diamond in a raised bezel setting, approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; plain ring shank junction; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 15.3 x 7.7 mm; ring size: 49.5.
Stamped: each 333/- yellow gold; total weight: 10.8 g; consisting of: necklace, ring and stud earrings; composed of various ornamental elements with faceted garnet stone settings; dimensions of the necklace centre: approx. 5.5 x 3.5 mm, total length: approx. 39 cm; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 20.2 x 16.2 mm, ring size: approx. 51; diameter of the stud earrings: approx. 6.7 mm.