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.
Barrel and cap of black precious resin with white Montblanc emblem on the cap top, gilt rings and clip ring; clip ring inscribed “GERMANY”, cap ring inscribed “MONTBLANC – MEISTERSTÜCK”; including one refill; very good condition with light signs of use; length: approx. 13.5 cm; weight of pen: approx. 23 g; total weight: approx. 28 g.
Barrel and cap made of black precious resin with white Montblanc emblem at the cap top, gilt rings and clip ring, clip ring inscribed “GERMANY” and with individual serial number, cap ring inscribed “MONTBLANC – MEISTERSTÜCK”; without refill; very good condition with slight signs of wear; length: ca. 14.5 cm; pen weight: ca. 26 g; total weight: ca. 176 g.
Calf leather, matt waxed, front with Montblanc emblem, interior embossed “MONTBLANC” and “MADE IN GERMANY”; containing 4 Meisterstück writing instruments, each with barrel in black precious resin, cap in black precious resin with Montblanc emblem inlaid at the cap top, gilt rings and clips, each cap ring inscribed “MONTBLANC MEISTERSTÜCK” and 3 x model number, each clip ring inscribed “GERMANY” and 3 x individual serial number; 1) fountain pen “No.146”, 2) ballpoint pen “No.162”, 3) fineliner, 4) highlighter “No.166” (without refill); very good condition; length of writing instruments: ca. 14 – 14.5 cm; case weight: 129 g, total weight: ca. 244 g.
Embossed calf leather, front with Montblanc emblem, reverse stamped “MONTBLANC”; in original case with product designation (“Round Zip Pouch 3”); dimensions: approx. 17 × 7.5 cm; very good condition (probably never used); weight of case: 68 g; total weight: approx. 129 g.