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: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 7.3 g; classic band ring form; centrally set oval faceted sapphire in a high oval setting; dimensions: approx. 5.5 x 5 mm; flanked by 2 old-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.20 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; width of the ring centre: approx. 6.8 mm; ring size: 60.5; sapphire facets, side edges of the ring and surface with pronounced signs of wear.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 9.1 g; centre crafted in a stylised cross form; plain wedding-band-shaped ring shank; 3 sapphire cabochons set side by side in two different dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 8 mm and 3.5 x 4.4 mm; opaque blue colour variety; central stone flanked by 2 vertically arranged chaton settings; each set with one brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 19.5 x 21.8 mm; ring size: 60.
Stamped: 750/- gold in tricolour; total weight: approx. 49 g; serial number: 704146; open bangle, slightly diagonally offset; flexible band with fine and broader wire wrapping; at each end a sculptural abstract panther head; dimensions: each approx. 27.4 x 12.9 x 10.1 mm; inner bangle dimensions: approx. 6 x 4 cm; broken at the lower side in the steel spring; no papers or box present, red suede-look pouch with gold logo of Cartier.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.3 g; classic band ring form; on the top side 3 linearly set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.17 ct; colour: TW; clarity: piqué 1; all specifications according to engraving on the inner side of the ring shank; width of the ring shank centre: approx. 8.2 mm; height: approx. 3.2 mm; ring size: 67.5.