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, probably 585/- white gold; weight: approx. 5.8 g; slender tongue-shaped ring shank with angled underside, centrally set round diamond in an eight-pointed crown setting in transitional cut; faceted girdle; colour: H-I; clarity: VS; two stabilising balls within the ring shank; ring shank partially rubbed; diameter of the ring centre: approx. 10.6 mm; height of the ring centre: approx. 7 mm; ring size: 55.5.
Stamped: 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.9 g; pendant in stylised drop form, with a fixed diamond-set bail, approx. 0.13 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; each interchangeable bail set with sapphire, ruby and emerald stones; dimensions of the pendant: approx. 19.6 x 15.3 mm; fine anchor chain with spring-ring clasp; total length: approx. 38 cm.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 3.5 g; stylised crossover ring shank design with 7 diagonally staggered claw settings, each set with one brilliant-cut diamond; on each side of the ring shank junction 3 set diamond baguettes, total approx. 1 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 17.6 x 14.4 mm; ring size: 53.5.
Stamped: 585/- and 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 2.6 g and 3.2 g; narrow wedding-band form set with emerald carré-cut stones, brilliant-cut diamonds and melee diamonds, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: upper and mid range; central width of the rings: approx. 4.4 mm and 4.9 mm; ring sizes: 47.5 and 53.5.