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: 18 kt; total weight: approx. 14.4 g; semi-sculptural butterfly with movable upper wings; richly linearly set and contoured with ruby, emerald, sapphire and 173 melee brilliant-cut diamonds; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 31 x 52.2 mm; height: approx. 10 mm.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 20.6 g; massive, square-section shank bent into a U-shape; on each side of the shoulder 6 set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.1 (6) ct; colour: E-G; clarity: SI 1-Piqué 2; centrally set large, irregular, light silver-grey South Sea pearl with silvery lustre; encircling, localised natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 18.7 mm; width of the shank: approx. 4 mm; ring size: approx. 52 with soldered sizing ring.