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.
Steel; total weight: approx. 104.9 g; automatic movement; no. 558B and 78360; silver-coloured dial with date display at 3 o’clock; baton indices and luminous hands; sapphire crystal with magnifying lens; folding safety clasp; diameter of the bezel: approx. 35 mm; original box and case with instruction manual; no original certificate present; no guarantee for movement and function.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.8 g; stylised domed drop form; on the front each set with 21 brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé setting; total approx. 1.6 ct; colour: F-G; clarity: VS-VVS; clip and post mechanism; front dimensions: approx. 15.2 x 9.4 mm; height: approx. 3.7 mm; stamped “Leicht” on the inner side of the clip.
Stamped: 750/- rose gold; total weight: approx. 4.9 g; elongated pendant in a double drop form; pendant bail and capsule set with a total of approx. 46 small melee diamonds, total approx. 0.46 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; connected by a fine anchor chain matching the necklace; pendant length: approx. 45 mm; total necklace length: approx. 40 cm.
Stamped: 585/- yellow gold, silver-backed; total weight: approx. 2.27 g; high oval, slightly domed ring centre with fine saw-cut decoration, millgrain edges, ball soldering and multi-lobed border; centrally set old-cut diamond in a raised bezel setting, approx. 0.1 ct; colour and clarity: mid range; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 16.1 x 10.9 mm; ring size: 52.5.