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: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 13.6 g; wide, solid ring design with triple stepped profile; front divided into 7 vertical sections; alternating with 3 linearly set sapphires, a total of 12 carré-cut stones in an intense blue colour variety; separated by 4 sections each set with 3 x 4 melee brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.7 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; width of the ring head: approx. 12 mm; height: approx. 4.5 mm; ring size: approx. 55.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 36.7 g; composed of individual, stepped elements in the form of blossoms and leaves; set with approx. 100 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 3.5 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; contoured by 28 sapphires in individual prong settings; intense blue colour variety with round faceted cut; double pin stem; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 49.4 x 58.1 mm; height: approx. 20.9 mm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 31.1 g; sculptural floral bouquet with stylised blossoms, leaves and ribbons composed of individually stepped prong settings; set with 24 round faceted sapphires, 29 rubies, 23 emeralds, 16 silver-grey coloured Akoya pearls with rosé lustre in graduated arrangement, and 42 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.4 (8) ct; colour: F-H; clarity: VVS 2-VS 2; all coloured gemstones of high, intense colour quality; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 56.8 x 42.1 mm; height: approx. 11.3 mm.
750 white gold; total weight: approx. 13.2 g; stylised angular ring form with centrally set square chalcedony cabochon on the top; underside faceted in four tapering sections; dimensions: approx. 8 x 8 mm; inner shank engraved: 52 C Cartier 2000 and 750 Cartier K05798; width of the shank centre: approx. 8 mm; height: approx. 6 mm; ring size: 52; original case and certificate.