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.
Comprising: pair of ear studs; 333/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 3.4 g; cameo set in high oval; narrow mount rim with fine rope border decoration; dimensions: ca. 17.6 x 13.6 mm.
Ring; 585/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 3.7 g; cameo set in high oval, narrow mount rim with fine rope border decoration; oval wire gallery, merging into a simple split shank; dimensions of ring head: ca. 23.9 x 19.4 mm; ring size: 58.
Pendant / brooch and chain necklace; 750/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 13.8 g; cameo set in high oval; narrow mount rim; reverse with hinged pendant loop and pin fitting; dimensions: ca. 27.4 x 21.7 mm; length of Venetian chain: 50 cm.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 6.1 g; broad loop setting; centrally set lapis lazuli cabochon in fine, intense blue variety; folding mechanism; diameter of buttons: each ca. 7.2 mm; height: ca. 4.6 mm; length of folding clasp: ca. 15.7 mm.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 8.9 g; vertically arranged round and trapezoidal bezel settings; diameter: approx. 8.2 mm and side length: approx. 13.7 mm; each set with a tourmaline cabochon in dark green and light green colour varieties; total length: approx. 25.8 mm.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: ca. 111.3 g; long, massive king’s chain, divided by 7 satin-finished beads, each flanked by 1 lapis lazuli bead; diameter of chain: ca. 4.8 mm; diameter of golden beads: each ca. 11 mm; diameter of lapis lazuli beads: each ca. 5 mm; overall length: ca. 90 cm.