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 and white gold; total weight: approx. 7.5 g; labradorite set in a high oval setting; dimensions: approx. 16.5 x 9 mm, height: approx. 5.3 mm; on each ring shoulder 9 set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.4 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; tapered ring shank with profiled polished edge and satin-finished inner surface; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 17.4 x 20.6 mm; ring size: 59.5; surface of the labradorite with pronounced signs of wear.
Stamped: 925/- silver and yellow gold; total weight: approx. 14.3 g; ring band tapering towards the back, centrally applied faceted bezel setting in yellow gold set with a moonstone cabochon carved in the form of a face, laterally offset on the shoulders with two soldered yellow gold spheres on each side; satin-finished surface; diameter of the setting: approx. 12.5 mm; height (incl. cabochon): approx. 8.7 mm; ring size: approx. 56.
Unstamped: 585/- yellow gold and white gold, parcel-gilt; total weight: approx. 6.4 g; bracelet centre in stylised elliptical form with openwork geometric saw-cut decoration and fine millegrain borders; centrally set old-cut diamond approx. 1.1 ct; colour: J-K; clarity: VS-SI; flanked by 8 small rose-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour: J-K; clarity: medium range; dimensions of the bracelet centre: approx. 8.7 x 25.2 mm; height: approx. 4.9 mm; multi-link band with concealed box clasp, lateral safety catch and chain; width of the band: approx. 1.4 mm; total length: approx. 18.5 cm.