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: approx. 728 g; three-piece set with fine hammered décor and surrounding applied floral and ornamental frieze on the front side, consisting of: 1) round sugar bowl with cinquefoil, slightly bulbous wall on profiled base; height: approx. 5 cm; diameter: approx. 10 cm. 2) cream jug with slightly bulbous quatrefoil body, wide spout and high-set ear-shaped handle on profiled base; height: approx. 8.1 cm; one punctual deeper nick. 3) small serving tray with oval mirror and octofoil, slightly flared rim; dimensions: approx. 29.5 x 20 cm. All parts with micro scratches and age-related signs of wear; all parts stamped with maker’s mark, fineness mark and numbering.
800 silver; total weight: approx. 586 g; service consisting of: 1) cream jug in oval bulbous form with vertically gadrooned wall and floral décor, high-set large ear-shaped handle and wide spout; height: approx. 7.2 cm. 2) sugar bowl in oval bulbous form with vertically gadrooned wall and floral décor, detachable lid with wavy rim and handle in the form of a delicate flower; height: approx. 6.7 cm. Accompanied by a spoon with shell-shaped bowl and handle with floral décor; length: approx. 13.8 cm. 3) serving tray with oval mirror and flared rim with surrounding wavy border and floral décor; dimensions: approx. 24 x 18 cm. All parts in condition consistent with age; all parts with fineness mark, tray with indistinct punch; all parts in condition consistent with age and with signs of use
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 851 g; three-piece ensemble in Queen Anne style, consisting of: 1) teapot with centrally attached spout, large J-handle made of ebonised wood and hinged lid with corresponding rectangular handle of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14.2 cm; age-related signs of wear on the wall (including nicks) and on the handle. 2) cream jug with J-handle and wide spout; height: approx. 9.7 cm; signs of use especially on the inside of the handle as well as superficial discolouration. 3) sugar bowl with double side-mounted J-handles; height: approx. 10.2 cm; age-related signs of wear as well as oxidation residues. All parts stamped with Lion Passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark.
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.