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 and white gold; total weight: approx. 1.9 g; individual prong settings arranged in a rosette form in white gold; fixed triangular bail in yellow gold; set with 13 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.13 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; diameter of the rosette: approx. 9.9 mm; height: approx. 7.3 mm; total length incl. triangular bail: approx. 15.3 mm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; S-shaped clasp, hinge, disc, bead and various plate elements; total weight: approx. 17 g; divided into ten segments by lapis lazuli hinge elements; flexible in construction; width of the elements: approx. 6.7 mm; diameter of the lapis lazuli elements: approx. 3.1 mm; overall length: approx. 43.5 cm.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 32.3 g; individual links in oval and broad triple-profiled loop form; in the lower half of the necklace, nine horizontally set sapphires in plain, broad bezel settings; oval faceted cut; intense blue colour variety, probably treated; box clasp with applied safety catch; width of the necklace: approx. 5.8 mm to 6.4 mm; total length: approx. 42 cm.
Various sizes, cut forms and varieties, incl. smoky quartz, citrine, amethyst and untested coloured stones; sizes ranging from approx. 76 x 56.2 mm, height: approx. 30.9 mm, down to 18.2 x 15.2 mm, height: 11.6 mm; two larger and smaller edge chips.