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.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 14.9 g; stylised, semi-plastic butterfly; body and wings made of cut watermelon tourmalines; outlined with a total of 34 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.32 ct; colour: G-I; clarity: VS-SI; reverse stamped: Kern 1040; dimensions: approx. 38.9 x 54.4 mm.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 18.8 g; stylised, triple fanned leaves composed of individual claw settings and fine twisted wire borders; each set with 21 round, faceted emeralds, total approx. 12.5 ct, in an intense green colour variety with jardin; 29 round, faceted rubies, total approx. 23.7 ct, in a red-violet colour variety; 29 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.1 ct; colour: F-G; clarity: VVS-VS; dimensions: approx. 61.7 x 54.6 mm; height: 12.2 mm; stamped “LOTOS”.
Stamped: 925/- silver and yellow gold; total weight: approx. 18.4 g; wide ring band with a mushroom-shaped centre featuring amorphous gold plating and a gold bezel setting with a small moonstone cabochon showing strong adularescence; satin-finished surface; diameter of the ring centre: approx. 19.6 mm; diameter of the stone: approx. 6 mm; ring size: 53.5.