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.
Silver-plated, 90 gage; 10 lobster forks in two different designs with lobster motif: 6 pieces stamped with unidentified mark, gage number and the inscription “MARTIN”, length: ca. 18.4 cm; 4 pieces stamped with “ER”, “MEMA” as well as “18-8”, length: ca. 17.6 cm; age-related signs of wear, one fork bent; total weight: ca. 242 g.
Brass, silver-plated and tarnish-protected (Epbrass); total weight: ca. 228 g; three-piece cream set consisting of: 1) sugar bowl with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall; height: ca. 4.2 cm. 2) cream jug with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall, wide flared spout and rim and high-set ear-shaped handle; height: ca. 6.8 cm. 3) serving tray of oval form with slightly flared, vertically gadrooned rim; dimensions: ca. 22.6 x 12.5 cm. All pieces with manufacturer’s paper label on the underside, tray additionally stamped; all pieces with age-related signs of wear.
Silver-plated; total weight (with packaging): ca. 108 g; eight originally packed, sealed espresso or mocha spoons of the “Malmaison” décor; length: ca. 10 cm.
Metal (brass?); vase (possibly incense burner without lid?) of classical bulbous form with short, outward-flaring neck on a pierced base; body with rich gold and enamel decoration; two main sides with scenic depictions as well as Asian and floral ornamentation; later decorative mount at the neck with two cherub heads and a floral frame around the opening; good condition with minor age-related signs of wear (occasional light gold abrasion); height: approx. 26 cm; weight: approx. 2.2 kg.