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/- white gold; total weight: approx. 4.4 g; stepped claw settings in an amorphous arrangement; set with 8 round faceted sapphires, total approx. 0.48 ct (according to engraving); intense blue colour variety; 4 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.36 ct (according to engraving); colour: F-G and clarity: VS; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 14.5 x 11 mm; height: approx. 9.4 mm; ring size: 55.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 5.4 g; claw settings arranged in a high oval construction; centrally set oval faceted ruby; intense red-violet colour variety with visible inclusions; double surround of a total of 48 melee diamonds, total approx. 0.56 ct; colour and clarity: upper and mid range; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 15.2 x 13.8 mm; height: approx. 8.7 mm; plain, slender tongue-shaped ring shank; ring size: 55.5.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; S-shaped clasp, capsules and 14 barrel-shaped spacer links with a satin-finished surface; total weight: approx. 20.2 g; graduated arrangement of barrel-shaped lapis lazuli elements, separated at regular intervals by gold spacer elements; diameter: approx. 2.9 mm to approx. 5.2 mm; overall length: approx. 45 cm.
Unmarked; 585/- white gold; raised claw settings in a high oval construction; centrally set chrysoprase cabochon held by 6 claws, in an intense apple-green colour variety; cabochon dimensions: approx. 43.5 x 15.3 mm; height: approx. 3.5 mm; on each side at the ring shank junction 3 set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.3 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 25.1 x 20.5 mm; height: approx. 14.8 mm; plain, tapering ring shank; ring size: 57.5.