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.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 3.5 g; domed ring head with tapered sides; centre set with three sapphires in an intense dark blue colour variety, divided by two diamonds, totalling approx. 0.1 ct; colour and clarity in the upper range; width of ring head: approx. 5.6 mm; height: approx. 3.3 mm; ring size: 56.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.7 g; coronet setting and simple tongue shank; set with a blue faceted gemstone; diameter: approx. 6 mm; slight signs of wear on the upper facet edges; dimensions of ring head: approx. 6.7 mm; height: approx. 5.7 mm; ring size: 55.5.
1.) Ring: 750/- yellow gold and 950/- platinum; total weight: approx. 14.3 g; high oval faceted citrine in cognac colour variety; dimensions: approx. 18.7 x 10.8 x 6.9 mm; each side diagonally set with four brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.27 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: VSI-SI; spiral-shaped wide bezel rim, narrow shoulder and plain tongue shank; dimensions of ring head: approx. 25.3 x 18.8 mm; height: approx. 10.7 mm; ring size: 58.5; small chip on a side facet edge. 2.) Pendant: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 5.5 g; oval faceted citrine in cognac colour variety; dimensions: approx. 19.3 x 16.8 x 10 mm; vertically set in a four-prong round wire mount; dimensions: approx. 19.3 x 16.8 mm; length incl. bail: approx. 27.6 mm. 3.) Earrings: 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 5.6 g; stylised elongated drop shape, articulated; each earring set with six brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.3 ct; colour: E-G; clarity: VSI-SI; suspended faceted high oval citrine in cognac colour variety; dimensions: 13.6/13.4 x 9/8.6 x 5.1/5.5 mm; total length: approx. 28.8 mm; one screw back missing and one post bent.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 24.7 g; hinged locket pendant of high oval form with profiled triangular bail; at the centre of the front, a star-set diamond of approx. 0.01 ct; colour and clarity in the upper range; framed by finely engraved floral tendrils; dimensions of oval: approx. 24.5 x 19.1 mm; height: approx. 6.4 mm; total length incl. triangular bail: approx. 34.2 mm; anchor-link chain with lobster clasp; chain width: approx. 3.1 mm; total length: approx. 51.5 cm.