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.
925/- silver; total weight: ca. 424 g; three-piece silver cream service with surrounding cord rim decoration consisting of: 1) sugar bowl with compressed spherical body on narrow foot and removable lid with mushroom-shaped handle with wooden element; height: ca. 5.8 cm. 2) cream jug with compressed spherical body on narrow foot with wide spout and large ear-shaped wooden handle; height: ca. 5.8 cm. 3) tray of oval form; dimensions: ca. 22.6 x 12.2 cm. All pieces with age-related signs of wear; all pieces marked on the underside with crescent moon and crown, maker’s mark and fineness mark.
Sterling silver; weight: ca. 135 g; silver sauce boat with oval, conical wall on three claw feet with laterally attached ornate scroll handle and surrounding ribbed border at the rim; age-related signs of wear and scratches; stamped at the rim with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter (Y); dimensions: ca. 16.5 x 9 x 8.8 cm.
925/- silver; total weight: ca. 68 g; pair of egg cups on rising, triple-stepped circular foot; both stamped on the side of the foot with maker’s mark and fineness mark; minimal signs of use; height: ca. 6.7 cm.
925/- silver; total weight: ca. 61 g; silver beakers with straight wall and slightly flared opening rim with double circumferential grooves; both engraved on the front with the letters “GTH” on a geometric ground, below the numbers “91” and “90” respectively; age-related good condition; height: ca. 4 cm.