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.
1.) Pendant: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 41.8 g; high oval landscape agate cabochon; narrow serrated bezel and simple triangular bail; dimensions of pendant: approx. 33.9 x 22 mm; height: approx. 5.6 mm; matching Venetian link chain; 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 7.4 g; total length: approx. 58 cm. 2.) Bracelet: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 29 g; seven high oval moss, landscape agate and jasper cabochons with lateral progression; narrow serrated bezel; each setting connected by three small loops, partly in yellow gold and some replaced in silver; double safety chains; minor repair areas soldered with tin; dimensions of central setting: approx. 34.7 x 22.4 mm and side settings: approx. 28 x 17.5 mm; total length: approx. 17.5 cm; age-related signs of wear.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 6.7 g; narrow, slightly raised band form with tapered sides; on the front three set brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.72 ct: 1) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.24 ct, colour: I; clarity: piqué 1. 2) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.23 ct, colour: F; clarity: VVSI-VSI. 3) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.25 ct, colour: H; clarity: SI; width of ring head: approx. 5.7 mm; height: approx. 3.5 mm; inside of shank stamped C.GH and three crowns; ring size: 54.
Gilt brass; rectangular case with folding side handle; glazed on all sides; front with white dial, black Roman numerals and alarm subdial below 6 o’clock with Arabic numerals; movement with balance wheel and striking mechanism; dimensions: approx. 10.6 x 8 x 6.4 cm; key present; movement starts; no guarantee on movement or function.