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/- rose gold; high oval ring centre; bezel setting with set sapphire cabochon; intense blue colour variety with visible inclusions; bezel designed in a crossover style at the upper and lower sides, transitioning into a plain loop-shaped ring shank; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 16.8 x 13.1 mm, height: approx. 6.8 mm; ring size: 52; small visible signs of wear on the surface of the stone.
White ceramic, gilt; mother-of-pearl dial; rectangular case, link bracelet and folding clasp; case dimensions: approx. 22.1 x 18.1 mm; inner bracelet circumference: approx. 4.6 mm; no guarantee as to movement and function.
Stamped: 750/- white gold and an unidentified hallmark; total weight: approx. 3.9 g; six-prong raised crown setting and a plain tapered band; centrally set brilliant-cut diamond approx. 1.3 (9) ct; colour: E-F; clarity: VVSI-VSI; dimensions of the ring head: diameter: approx. 7.5 mm, height: approx. 6.2 mm; ring size: 54; band surface with lightly visible signs of wear.
Stamped: 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.7 g; individual, triple-stepped, rosette-arranged prong settings set with 27 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 2 ct; detailed: central brilliant approx. 0.7(2) ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VSI; broad girdle with natural; inner circle with 12 set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.3(7) ct; colour and clarity: in the upper range; outer circle with 14 set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.9(1) ct; colour and clarity: in the upper range; one small chip at the girdle; dimensions of the ring head: diameter: 16.5 mm, height: approx. 8.2 mm; ring size: 56.5.