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: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 16 g; wide, convex band; centrally a rectangular, high bezel setting with a set amethyst in shifting pale to intense violet tones in millennium cut; dimensions of the setting: approx. 14.4 x 10.5 mm; height: approx. 7 mm; ring size: 53.
Stamped: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 40.4 g; pendant in double ring form with a wide bezel setting and faceted citrine; satin-finished surface decoration; fine belcher chain with lobster clasp; height of the pendant (incl. bail): approx. 39.4 mm; diameter of the chain links: approx. 4 mm; chain length: approx. 45.5 cm.
Stamped: Pt950, Kern and mounting 29706; individual raised and stepped prong settings in a high-oval basic form; centrally set emerald approx. 0.6(4) ct, dimensions: 5.54 x 4.67 mm; height: 3.59 mm; vivid, intense colour variety with visible jardin; double surround of 20 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.2(7) ct; colour: upper and middle range; clarity: middle range; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 13.9 x 12.9 mm; height: approx. 9.3 mm; plain tongue-style ring shank; ring size: 54.5; small, localised signs of wear to the facet edges of the emerald.
Stamped 925/- silver; weight: approx. 27.8 g; silver ring with a wide, double, convex band, crossing at the front and back; polished surface; ring size: 56.5.