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 and white gold; total weight: approx. 15.7 g; pendant with wide barrel-shaped bail and attached white gold chaton setting; set with a brilliant-cut diamond: 0.39 ct; colour: E; clarity: IF; all listed and further details according to E.G.L. (European Gemological Laboratory) certificate from 1995; snake chain with lobster clasp; diameter: approx. 2.3 mm; total length: approx. 42 cm; original certificate present.
585/- yellow gold; other gold, metal and silver alloys on the reverse due to restoration; total weight: approx. 15 g; high oval form; carved brown and white agate depicting a young lady in antique-style attire in side profile; narrow bezel edge and border with very fine, softened floral engraving; reverse with various restorations and newly attached pin fitting; dimensions of brooch: approx. 49 x 40.6 mm.
Each made of 585/- rose and yellow gold; total weight: approx. 6.8 g; set consisting of: two marquise-shaped rings set with small diamond roses and red gemstones, probably partly natural rubies; dimensions of ring heads: approx. 15.4 x 9.5 mm and approx. 16.6 x 6.5 mm; ring sizes: 55 and 56; one rectangular ring, ornamentally openworked, with centrally set petrol-coloured gemstone; dimensions of ring head: approx. 14.7 x 13 mm; height: approx. 5.5 mm; ring size: 53.5.