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 the typical classicist “Kurland” relief décor (egg-and-dart, swags, pearls) and fine pierced rim; dimensions: approx. 21.5 × 17 cm; 1st quality and in very good condition; underside with earlier blue sceptre mark; weight: approx. 313 g.
White porcelain with polychrome flower painting “Meissen rose” with fine gilt rim and gilt decoration on the handle; form “Neuer Ausschnitt”, trio consisting of: 1 teacup (H: approx. 5.2 cm), 1 saucer (D: approx. 15.3 cm), 1 cake plate (D: approx. 18 cm); crossed swords marks with 2 cancellation scratches; very good, well-kept condition with insignificant signs of use; each base with underglaze blue crossed swords marks and additional marks (impressed marks, painter’s marks); total weight: approx. 560 g.
White porcelain with polychrome decoration painting in pastel shades; motifs “sailing ship at sea” (B & G, diameter: approx. 20 cm) and “sailing ship in front of Kronborg Castle” (RC, diameter: approx. 25 cm); 1st quality and very good condition; each base with the green factory mark and in blue “B&G” and various numbers and painter’s marks or the 3 blue waves and various numbers; total weight: approx. 1.2 kg.
White porcelain with polychrome decoration painting in pastel shades; consisting of: 1 large vase (H: approx. 31.5 cm) with motif “flying swans over landscape with pollarded willows”, 1 wall plate with motif “flock of geese by the sea” (D: approx. 25 cm); 1st quality (vase) and 2nd quality (plate); very good condition; each base with the green factory mark and the blue waves as well as the numbers “1955 137” (vase) and “1508 1125” (plate); total weight: approx. 2.6 kg.