Antikes 3-tlg. Rokoko-Kaffeeservice mit aufwendigem Reliefdekor, Paris, Frankreich, 1768–1775
Antique three-piece Rococo coffee service with elaborate relief decoration, Paris, France, 1768-1775
Silberlegierung; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 1134 g; dreiteiliges Kaffeeservice mit umlaufendem reliefiertem Floral- und Rocailledekor auf der Schauseite und mehreren großen Reserven mit Watteau-Szenerien: 1) Kaffeekanne mit birnenförmigem Korpus auf drei ausgestellten Füßen, geschwungenem Ohrenhenkel aus ebonisiertem Holz (obere Anbringung muss nachgezogen werden), abklappbarem Haubendeckel mit Rosenbekrönung und hoch angesetztem Ausguss; Höhe: ca. 22,5 cm. 2) Rahmgießer mit birnenförmigem Korpus auf drei ausgestellten Füßen, hoch angesetztem geschweiftem Ohrenhenkel aus ebonisiertem Holz und breitem Ausguss; Höhe: ca. 12,7 cm. 3) Zuckerdose mit gedrückt kugeliger Wandung auf drei geschweiften Füßen und abnehmbarem Deckel mit Rosenbekrönung; Höhe: ca. 13,2 cm. Alle Teile mit altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren; unterseitig gestempelt mit bekrönter Bourbonlilie sowie zwei Stadt- bzw. poinçon de charge-Marken „A“ und „P“ unter dreipassiger Krone (s. Fotos).
Silver alloy; total weight: approx. 1134 g; three-piece coffee service with encircling relief floral and rocaille decoration to the front and several large reserves with Watteau-style scenes: 1) Coffee pot with pear-shaped body on three splayed feet, scrolled ear handle of ebonised wood (upper attachment requires tightening), hinged domed lid with rose finial and high-set spout; height: approx. 22.5 cm. 2) Cream jug with pear-shaped body on three splayed feet, high-set scrolled ear handle of ebonised wood and broad spout; height: approx. 12.7 cm. 3) Sugar bowl with compressed globular body on three scrolled feet and removable lid with rose finial; height: approx. 13.2 cm. All pieces with age-related signs of wear; underside stamped with crowned Bourbon fleur-de-lis and two town or poinçon de charge marks “A” and “P” beneath a trefoil crown (see photos).
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 13.6 g; wide, solid ring design with triple stepped profile; front divided into 7 vertical sections; alternating with 3 linearly set sapphires, a total of 12 carré-cut stones in an intense blue colour variety; separated by 4 sections each set with 3 x 4 melee brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.7 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; width of the ring head: approx. 12 mm; height: approx. 4.5 mm; ring size: approx. 55.
Stamped: 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 36.7 g; composed of individual, stepped elements in the form of blossoms and leaves; set with approx. 100 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 3.5 ct; colour and clarity: upper range; contoured by 28 sapphires in individual prong settings; intense blue colour variety with round faceted cut; double pin stem; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 49.4 x 58.1 mm; height: approx. 20.9 mm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 31.1 g; sculptural floral bouquet with stylised blossoms, leaves and ribbons composed of individually stepped prong settings; set with 24 round faceted sapphires, 29 rubies, 23 emeralds, 16 silver-grey coloured Akoya pearls with rosé lustre in graduated arrangement, and 42 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.4 (8) ct; colour: F-H; clarity: VVS 2-VS 2; all coloured gemstones of high, intense colour quality; dimensions of the brooch: approx. 56.8 x 42.1 mm; height: approx. 11.3 mm.
750 white gold; total weight: approx. 13.2 g; stylised angular ring form with centrally set square chalcedony cabochon on the top; underside faceted in four tapering sections; dimensions: approx. 8 x 8 mm; inner shank engraved: 52 C Cartier 2000 and 750 Cartier K05798; width of the shank centre: approx. 8 mm; height: approx. 6 mm; ring size: 52; original case and certificate.