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/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 14.6 g; high oval ring centre, bezel setting with a narrow rim; set large ruby cabochon in a red-violet colour variety; curved gallery, conically tapering ring shank junction; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 25.9 x 21.5 mm, height: approx. 10.5 mm; ring size: 52.5.
Stamped: 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 14.1 g; consecutively arranged loop settings with fine gallery; each set with one brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 1.7 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; concealed box clasp with lateral safety catches; bracelet width: approx. 5.3 mm; total length: approx. 18 cm; 2 loose spare links.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 21.5 g; slender square-section gallery and 6 applied claws; reverse with brooch fitting and necklace loops; set opal matrix plate with vertical play of colour in green, azure blue and red zonations; dimensions: approx. 30.1 x 40.9 mm, height: approx. 9.8 mm.