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/- white gold; total weight: approx. 5.9 g; square shank with split ring head; set with a cross-oval bezel setting and a small chaton setting, each holding an oval faceted light blue topaz; dimensions: approx. 7 x 9.5 mm; on the side, one small single-cut diamond in fancy yellow colour variety; dimensions of ring head: approx. 11.1 x 16 mm; ring size: 53.5.
Clasp made of 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 4.3 g; concealed box clasp; front in a slightly oval form with satin-finished surface, decorated with several stylised leaves; centrally set green tourmaline in emerald cut, held by four claws; dimensions: approx. 5.4 x 8.7 mm; clasp dimensions: approx. 17.3 x 20.6 mm; double-row cream-coloured pearl strands with silvery-grey lustre and graduated arrangement; surface with small natural pinpoint features; knotted; total necklace weight: approx. 57.4 g; lengths: approx. 50 cm and 56 cm.
750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 9.7 g; broad, solid band form with beveled edges at the back; continuous satin-finished surface décor on the face and edges; polished interior; in the center of the ring, 7 irregularly set brilliant-cut diamonds of varying carat sizes, total approx. 0.2 ct; colour: F-H; clarity: VS1-SI; width of ring band: approx. 9.2 mm; thickness: approx. 1.2 mm; ring size: 53.