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/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 19.3 g; elongated amorphous form with fused and hatched surface structure; at the bail opening 5 differently long struts with horizontally set small green tourmaline crystals; elongated strut-shaped links connected by small rings; secured hook clasp; length of the pendant: approx. 52.7 mm, width: approx. 22.2 mm; necklace length: approx. 50 cm; reverse stamped: crown, W, 585, X7, Lapponia; small chips at some of the crystal ends.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 85.8 g; individual links in loop and ring décor with lateral progression; concealed box clasp and side safety catch; width at the centre of the necklace: approx. 23.3 mm and at the end approx. 14.4 mm; total length: approx. 40.5 cm; reverse stamped with K.
585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 13.4 g; stylised butterfly shape; central bar set with 15 pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.5 ct; colour: F-I; clarity: VSI-SI; from this, fan- and wave-shaped arranged round wire, with 15 and 18 small claw settings at the ends on each side, set with fine sapphires in a light cornflower-blue colour variety; double safety pin stem and slider brooch fitting; dimensions: approx. 50 × 40.9 mm, height: 10.5 mm.