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.
White porcelain with polychrome décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; round breakfast plates with light blue centre and surrounding diamond pattern on a rosé-coloured band, and a border with a classical meander motif on a dark blue ground, rim framed by golden lines; one plate with a scratch on the centre of approx. 2.3 cm; as new; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number). Dimensions: approx. ⌀ 22.6 cm; total weight: approx. 2.8 kg.
White porcelain with polychrome “Gestreute Blümchen” floral décor, gold accents and “Neumarseille” relief; 21-piece service comprising coffee pot (height: approx. 25.3 cm), sugar bowl (height: approx. 7.9 cm), cream jug (height: approx. 10 cm), 6 coffee cups (height: approx. 6.1 cm), 6 saucers (diameter: approx. 13.5 cm, height: approx. 3.7 cm) and 6 cake plates (diameter: approx. 18.4 cm); all pieces with ground mark (second choice) and underglaze blue crossed swords mark with painter’s signs in iron red, as well as blind stamps and impressed numbers; total weight: approx. 4.5 kg.
White porcelain with polychrome “Rothschild” décor and gilt decoration, “Altozier” relief; lids with applied rose finials and ear-shaped handles with leaf design; 21-piece dinner service comprising: 6-piece cabaret (height: approx. 4.8 cm; diameter: approx. 37 cm), salt and pepper shakers (height: each approx. 6 cm), 10 dinner plates (diameter: approx. 27.5 cm), vase (height: approx. 15.5 cm), oval serving platter (dimensions: approx. 34 x 24 cm); total weight: approx. 11.1 kg.