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: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.4 g; round ring head in stylised basket form; on the surrounding outer wall vertical linear black enamel contours; narrow serrated engraved bezel edge; centrally set braided hair in the base; applied gold-coloured five-pointed crown with underlying alloyed monogram made of finely curved cord wire; covered by a faceted colourless glass cabochon; ornament decoration on the ring shoulder contoured with black enamel; diameter of the ring centre: approx. 12.9 mm; height: approx. 5.3 mm; ring size: 55; glass facets with age-related signs of wear.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.5 g; high rectangular openwork gallery with 4 claws; conical ring shank junction, ornamentally pierced; centrally set bicolour citrine/amethyst with clearly visible colour separation; dimensions: approx. 16.6 x 13.5 mm, height: approx. 9 mm; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 18 x 14.1 mm, height: approx. 10.5 mm; ring size: 52.5.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 27.3 g; flat curb-link chain pattern with concealed box clasp and lateral safety catches; 5 regularly set emerald cabochons, total approx. 5.1(4) ct, transverse oval bezel settings; each set with an emerald; intense green colour variety with visible jardin; dimensions per stone: approx. 7 x 5 mm; dimensions per setting: approx. 8.1 x 6.2 mm; total length: approx. 19 cm; purchase receipt from M.H. Wilkens & Söhne, Hamburg, Germany, dated 1993.
Stamped: 750/- yellow and white gold; total weight: 10.8 g; stylised rectangular base form with fourfold subdivided openwork ornamentation; polished and satin-finished surface decoration; claw settings each with 4 round faceted sapphires in an intense cornflower blue colour variety, diameter: approx. 3.5 mm; 4 oval faceted citrines in a light yellowish/brownish colour variety; dimensions per stone: approx. 6 x 4 mm; 8 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.24 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 25.9 x 26.5 mm, height: approx. 7.3 mm.