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.
Both stamped: 750/- yellow gold; leather strap; total weight: approx. 37.6 g; manual winding; elongated rectangular case with curved longitudinal sides; cream-coloured dial with shimmering radiating wave pattern; black Roman numerals with blued arrow-shaped hands; on the case back various stamps and serial numbers; No. 0129 AF, 2451 B; original gold folding clasp and leather strap (with signs of wear); case dimensions: approx. 32 x 21 mm; no guarantee for movement and function.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.5 g; narrow band ring form; centrally, linearly set gemstones of varying varieties including amethyst, peridot, citrine etc., in carré cut; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 7.1 x 15.8 mm, height: approx. 3 mm; ring size: 54.5.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 5.8 g; classic band ring form; on the top side a set round sapphire cabochon in an intense blue colour variety with visible inclusions; flanked on each side by one brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; width of the ring centre: approx. 6.9 mm, height: approx. 4 mm; ring size: 47.5; sapphire cabochon with pronounced signs of wear.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.9 g; stylised wedding-band form; on the top side 7 adjacent claw settings, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; ring width: approx. 3.7 mm, height: approx. 2.7 mm; ring size: 54.