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/- rose gold; total weight: approx. 3.5 g; openwork ornamental ring head set with 3 red gemstones, separated by 4 rose-cut diamonds; fine ornamental engraving on the shank; ring head dimensions: approx. 8.2 x 16.8 mm, height: 3.1 mm; ring size: 55.
585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 6.8 g; ring centre with 6 stones set side by side – 2 peridots, 3 amethysts and 1 diamond – in various cuts and sizes; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 7.9 x 21.9 mm, height: approx. 5.1 mm; ring size: 53.
Clasp made of 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 10.5 g; box clasp in oval six-lobed shape; on a matte ground, four bezel settings, each holding a round moonstone cabochon in a light blue colour variety with adularescent play-of-colour; diameter incl. setting: approx. 7.8-8.2 mm; interspaced with five round faceted rubies set in between in bezel settings; diameter incl. setting: approx. 4 mm; red to slightly violet colour variety; centrally divided in two curved sections by stylised round wire in braided ornamentation; clasp dimensions: approx. 20.9 x 29.4 mm; connected via tulip-shaped caps to two cream-coloured freshwater pearls in compressed, baroque form; average diameter: approx. 5.7 mm; lengths of the knotted strands: approx. 36 cm and 33 cm; necklace is broken and needs to be restrung.
Clasp made of 585/- yellow and white gold; total weight: approx. 8.5 g; openwork rosette-shaped design; centrally set emerald cabochon, diameter: approx. 6.5 mm; surrounded by 8 round faceted emeralds in intense, partly opaque green colour varieties with jardin; accented with 8 small single-cut diamonds; clasp diameter: approx. 17.4 mm; three strands of pearls, held by two segmented spacers; cream-coloured pearls with silvery lustre and natural surface characteristics; diameter: approx. 6.5-6.8 mm; total bracelet length: approx. 18.5 cm; the bracelet needs to be restrung, as it is broken in three places and 8 pearls need to be replaced.