Paar seltene klassizistische Leuchter, Esajas Carl Hoffman (1781 bis 1813 tätig), Berlin, um 1800
Pair of rare neoclassical candlesticks, Esajas Carl Hoffman (active 1781 to 1813), Berlin, circa 1800
Silberlegierung (Mindestfeingehalt 12 Lot), nicht gefüllt; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 548 g; Paar seltene Leuchter mit gekantetem Konusschaft auf Trompetenstand mit Akanthusblattdekor auf quadratischer Plinthe, eingezogener Nodus, glockenförmig eingezogenes Ornamentalelement zwischen Schaft und Tülle, abnehmbare Tülle mit Tremulierstrich und preußischem Repunzierungsstempel versehen; beide Leuchter seitlich am Stand mit Berliner Stadtmarke mit verschlagenem Buchstaben (s. Abbildung), preußischem Repunzierungsstempel „FW“, Meistermarke „ECH“ und Tremulierstrich versehen; Höhe: ca. 23,3 cm; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, Oxidationsrückstände sowie Kerben und ein Riss an einem Nodus.
Silver alloy (minimum fineness 12 lot, approx. 750/1000), not filled; total weight: approx. 548 g; pair of rare candlesticks with facetted conical shaft on trumpet base with acanthus leaf decoration on a square plinth, recessed knop, bell-shaped recessed ornamental element between shaft and nozzle, removable nozzle with tremolier mark and Prussian repunching mark; both candlesticks laterally on the base with Berlin town mark with obliterated letter (see illustration), Prussian repunching mark “FW,” maker’s mark “ECH” and tremolier mark; height: approx. 23,3 cm; age-related signs of wear, oxidation residues as well as dents and a crack to one knop.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 9.4 g; crossover shank and raised stylised flower settings crafted from fine corded wire; each flower set with eight fine sapphires of intense blue colour and seven rubies of intense red hue with visible inclusions; centre of each flower set with a brilliant-cut diamond, totalling approx. 0.3 ct; colour and clarity in the upper range; reverse indistinctly marked “..LTD(?)”; dimensions of ring head: approx. 22.7 x 15.8 mm; height: approx. 10.3 mm; ring size: 55.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: 11 g; stylised trapezoid shape with bevelled edges and centrally inset lapis lazuli plate; fixed connecting bar; elliptical plate on the reverse, foldable on both sides; dimensions of the front: approx. 17.8 × 18.3 mm, height: approx. 2.8 mm; total length: 22.2 mm.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 3.3 g (not filled); semi-circular with hinged lever back; triple profiled with polished and chased surface décor; diameter: ca. 16 mm; width: ca. 6.9 mm.
585/- rose gold; total weight: approx. 5.9 g; elongated high oval form; side view of a young lady standing by a fountain; fine glazed miniature painting; surrounding bezel edge with motto outlined in blue enamel; heavily damaged and only faintly, fragmentarily discernible; pronounced age-related wear and losses; dimensions of ring head: approx. 31.3 x 17.9 mm; ring size: 57.5.