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.
585/- yellow gold; rhombic and rectangular box clasps; in a stylised openwork honeycomb pattern; centred by a rhombic band with 10 small set diamonds each, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity: in the mid range; each piece 3-row with 2 strands of jade beads in a dark green colour variety, diameter approx. 7 mm, and 1 strand of cream-coloured pearls with silvery lustre and small naturalistic features, diameter approx. 6.5 – 6.8 mm; dimensions of the necklace box clasp: approx. 22.5 x 24.1 mm and of the bracelet box clasp: approx. 19.8 x 9.2 mm; total length of the necklace: approx. 43.5 cm, approx. 44 cm, approx. 50 cm; total length of the bracelet: approx. 21 cm.
Stamped: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 16.1 g; solid pendant in flake form with an amethyst cabochon; finely linked amethyst chain; S-hook clasp; height of the pendant: approx. 34.7 mm; length of the necklace: approx. 55.9 cm
Stamped: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 50.9 g; oval pendant of two-part form with a pink moonstone in a silver bezel setting beneath a ring with hammered decoration; fine oval-link chain, attached to the ring at two points; lobster clasp; dimensions of the pendant: approx. 35.4 x 25.6 x 14.4 mm; diameter of the chain links: approx. 6.4 mm; chain length: approx. 50 cm.
Stamped: 925/- silver and yellow gold; total weight: approx. 48.1 g; round domed setting in yellow gold and silver with hammered decoration; elliptical bail bezel setting with labradorite cabochon; elongated anchor chain with lobster clasp; polished reverse; diameter of the pendant: approx. 35 mm; height of the pendant incl. bail: approx. 47.4 mm; length of the necklace links: approx. 14.2 mm; total necklace length: approx. 63 cm.