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: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.9 g; high oval ring centre with tall conical setting and flowing transition into the ring shank; set amethyst cabochon in an intense violet colour variety; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 17.7 x 14 mm, height: approx. 12.4 mm; ring size: 53.
750 white gold; total weight: approx. 9.8 g; 8 adjacent claw settings in a slight lateral curve, each set with one brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 3.98 ct (according to engraving); colour: F-H; clarity: VVSI-VSI; short profiled end pieces on each side; double-secured stick pin; dimensions of the pin: approx. 6.3 x 56.2 mm; height: approx. 4.5 mm.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.6 g; curved design composed of six fan-shaped wires and two bands; at the end of the comet’s tail, 7 raised prong settings each holding a brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 0.3 ct; colour: F-H; clarity: VVSI; dimensions: approx. 29.9 x 38.5 mm; height: 8 mm.
585/- white and yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.5 g; stylised band ring design with a centrally set brilliant-cut diamond in a lateral, semi-arched setting; continuing along each shoulder with 18 pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds; total of 37 brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 1.16 ct; colour: Wesselton; clarity: IF; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 6.7 mm; ring size: 50.5.
All details according to the certificate by Uhren Schmuck Kemp, 1996; appraisal by jeweller Mahlberg.