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.
Clasp: 750/- white gold; matching elliptical form; centrally set round emerald cabochon, diameter: approx. 7.9 mm; height: approx. 3.9 mm; surrounded by old-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.7 ct; colour and clarity: in the medium range; dimensions: approx. 13.6 x 26.1 mm; reverse stamped: W with crown; cream-coloured Akoya pearls with golden lustre and natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 9-9.5 mm; total length: approx. 100 cm (knotted).
Pair of ear clips with 14 fine emerald carré cuts, total approx. 1.9 ct, 20 baguette-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.8 ct, and 38 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.6 ct; jeweller’s work, 1980s
950/- platinum; total weight: approx. 11.7 g; stylised, curved triangular form divided into three linear, stepped sections; centre of each set with 7 fine emeralds, total approx. 1.9 ct; flanked by 9 baguette-cut diamonds on each side, total approx. 1.8 ct; colour: E-G; clarity: VS-VVS; bordered by 19 brilliant-cut diamonds on each side, total approx. 1.6 ct; colour: E-H; clarity: VVS-VS; clip mechanism; maker’s mark on the reverse; dimensions: each approx. 25.8 x 15.4 mm.
950/- platinum; total weight: approx. 10.7 g; wide crossover shank; set on both sides with a total of 48 baguette-cut diamonds, total approx. 2.7 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VVS-VS; centrally set silvery-grey South Sea pearl with a mother-of-pearl lustre; small natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 11.2 mm; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 17.6 x 22.5 mm; ring size: 56.5; numbered 382295 inside the shank.
750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 13.3 g; triple stepped spiral form composed of stylised leaves and claw settings; set with approx. 138 melee brilliant-cut diamonds and 19 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 1.4 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VS-SI; centrally set drop-shaped South Sea pearl; silvery-grey with iridescent mother-of-pearl lustre and small natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 31.4 mm; height: approx. 17.1 mm.