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.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 5.5 g; central high-oval bezel setting with set sapphire cabochon; laterally attached, triple-profiled shank tapering towards the back; at the shank shoulders, curved sections each set with 3 small single-cut diamonds; dimensions of ring centre: approx. 9.7 x 17.2 mm; height: approx. 6.3 mm; ring size: 55.
750/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 4.3 g; double-profiled square bar; centre with 3 rhombic settings, each set with 1 brilliant-cut diamond, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour: H-J; clarity: SI 1-2; divided by 4 vertical segments, 3 each set with 2 small ruby carrés and 1 with a red gemstone; dimensions of pin centre: approx. 4.5 x 17.1 mm; height: approx. 2.8 mm; total length: approx. 60.5 mm.
Both clasps in 750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 12 g; round shape in stylised floral design; each set with seven small rubies or eight small sapphires and a central pearl; diameter: approx. 15 mm and 17.7 mm; one necklace with cream-coloured Akoya pearls showing natural surface features and silvery lustre; diameter: approx. 6.7-6.9 mm; total length: approx. 63 cm (knotted). The other necklace with silvery-grey Akoya pearls showing natural surface features and a rosé-greenish lustre; diameter: approx. 6.4-6.8 mm; total length: approx. 70 cm (knotted).