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.
Clasps made of various metal alloys, some set with diamond imitations (moissanite); pearls of differing quality, size and length; partly defective and knotted; length: from approx. 40 cm to approx. 58 cm.
585/- gold case and dust cover, crown and bow made of doublé; total weight: approx. 84 g; white enamel dial with black Roman numerals; arrow-shaped hands; small seconds at 6 o’clock; reverse engraved with ornamental décor, central cartouche with crest and monogram inlaid; case diameter: approx. 49.4 mm; no guarantee on movement or function.
750/- yellow gold, stamped 18 k; total weight: approx. 64.8 g; double rope design with relief surface pattern and tapered sides; concealed box clasp with side safety latch; diameter: from approx. 8.1 mm to approx. 12.5 mm at the centre; total length: approx. 43 cm.