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.
Pair of stud earrings: stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 5.9 g; black/grey Akoya pearls with a delicate golden lustre; diameter: approx. 11.1 mm; one brilliant-cut diamond set beneath each, approx. 0.1 ct each; corresponding pendant and anchor chain necklace: stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 5.9 g; set with one black/grey Akoya pearl and 1 brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.1 ct; total carat weight approx. 0.3 ct; colour: F-H; clarity: SI; necklace length: 49 cm.
Clasp: stamped 585/- white gold; wave-shaped openwork ovoid form contoured with 13 diamonds, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; dimensions: approx. 19.4 x 9.5 mm, height: approx. 7.1 mm;
three rows, individually knotted; delicate cream-coloured Akoya pearls with a silvery-grey lustre, partly with small natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 7.3 mm; total length: approx. 19.5 cm.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.8 g; ring centre in a stylised floral form; centrally set silver-grey Akoya pearl with a fine rose-coloured lustre; diameter: approx. 9.2 mm; surrounded by 12 marquise-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.9 ct; colour: E-J; clarity: VVS-VS; diameter of the ring centre: approx. 15.3 mm; height: approx. 11.8 mm; ring size: approx. 53; two stabilising balls inside the ring shank for improved fit; stamped “Albers” on the inside.