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. 19.6 g; quartz movement; profiled bezel; white enamel dial with fine black Roman numerals and elongated blued hands; case diameter: approx. 25.4 mm; no. 340674 4108; leather watch strap and pin buckle by Cartier, with signs of wear; no guarantee for movement and function.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.7 g; high, round, conical bezel setting and loop-shaped ring shank; set fire opal in faceted cut; orange-brown colour variety; dimensions of the ring head: diameter: approx. 12.1 mm; height: approx. 7.5 mm; ring size: 49.5.
Unmarked: probably platinum; total weight: approx. 6.2 g; centrally set rectangular faceted emerald in step cut; dimensions: approx. 8 x 6.1 mm; height: 4.6 mm; intense translucent green colour variety with jardin; bezel setting held by four prongs; on the upper and lower sides five radiating round wires each, each terminating in a brilliant-cut diamond set in a prong setting; on the semi-arched shoulder of the shank two small melee diamonds set on each side; total approx. 0.5 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; curved shank shoulder made of round wire; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 18.1 x 12.8 mm; height: approx. 6.4 mm; ring size: approx. 61 (with inserted spring).
Stamped: 925/- silver; total weight: approx. 12.5 g; pair of cufflinks with round front, featuring an illusion image in black lacquer, inlaid with several bats forming the contour of Marilyn Monroe’s face; fixed connecting bar; folding faceted high-oval toggle; diameter: approx. 29.2 mm; length: approx. 20.3 mm.