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 gold and doublé; total weight: approx. 117.5 g; key-wound movement; round case with glazed display side; gold-coloured dial with polished ring, black Roman numerals and blued hands; engine-turned central field and narrow outer rim; back hinged with polished cover and faint oval cartouche; dust cover made of doublé; diameter: approx. 56.1 mm; age-related signs of wear; no guarantee on movement or function.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 12.2 g; amorphous, partly open shank with fused surface structure; slightly trapezoid labradorite plate set on one shoulder of the shank with opaque, iridescent shimmer; dimensions of the centre: approx. 23.7 × 18 mm; ring size: 58; stamped inside the shank: W, 585, crown, U7, Lapponia, Björn; labradorite with small chips and fine hairline crack.