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: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.4 g; raised, stepped claw settings; centrally and horizontally set rectangular emerald approx. 1.2 ct; in an intense green colour variety with visible jardin; dimensions: approx. 6 x 7 mm; surrounded by 6 brilliant-cut diamonds, 2 marquise-cut diamonds and 4 baguette-cut diamonds, total approx. 1 ct; colour: E-G and clarity: VVS-VS; slender double-profiled ring shank; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 15.1 x 16.8 mm; height: approx. 9.6 mm; ring size: 55.5.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: 8.9 g; rectangular turquoise cabochon; intense colour variety with finely veined black matrix lines; high bezel setting with lateral framing and open sides at the ring shank junction; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 18.1 x 13.5 mm; height: approx. 10.1 mm; ring size: 59.5.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: 18.2 g; high oval setting; coral cabochon set with 4 claws; deep red colour variety with faintly visible natural structure; longitudinally applied curved elements set with 11 brilliant-cut diamonds on each side in pavé setting; total approx. 0.5 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; concealed rear bail with safety catch; pendant dimensions: approx. 37.8 x 29.5 mm, height: approx. 12.7 mm.
Graduated; total weight of the necklace: approx. 63.1 g; intense colour variety with occasional pronounced black/grey matrix inclusions; diameter: from approx. 14.4 mm (central bead) to approx. 6.7 mm (last bead); turquoise bead clasp with 750/- yellow gold mounting (stamped).