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/- white gold and two unidentified marks: one struck through and “92”; total weight: approx. 9.4 g; high-oval ring head with centrally set turquoise cabochon; intense colour variety with veined black-grey matrix with pyrite inclusions; dimensions: approx. 19.2 x 13.3 mm; height: approx. 11.1 mm; laterally framed in a wave-like form and fitted with three raised applied prong settings on each side, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.3(3) ct; colour and clarity: upper range; tongue-style shank and gallery with grained chased decoration; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 19 x 18.4 mm; height: approx. 13 mm; ring size: 56.
Stamped: 585/- white gold and an unidentified stamp ABS; total weight: approx. 5.8 g; side view in stylised pagoda form; top view of the ring head in a narrow, raised linear arch form; 18 pavé-set melee brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.08 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; laterally set cream-coloured Akoya pearl with silver-grey lustre, slightly compressed spherical form; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 12.4 x 29.1 mm; height: approx. 11.8 mm; ring size: 58.
Stamped: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 17.3 g; convex ring band tapering towards the back with satin-finished surface decoration; four set round faceted tourmalines in various green colour varieties; diameter of the stones: from approx. 5.2 mm to approx. 6.3 mm; ring size: approx. 54.
Stamped: GP (gold-plated); total weight: approx. 10 g; wide, solid ring shank with satin-finished surface; centrally tension-set, rotating light green coloured stone in rectangular form with curved surface; dimensions: approx. 10.4 x 9.9 mm; height: approx. 5.6 mm; ring size: approx. 54.