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.
1) Necklace with two-tone green agate and partly gold-plated (doublé) side elements and ball clasp; bead diameters: approx. 11.8 mm and 5.8 mm; total length: approx. 67 cm; necklace needs to be restrung; replacement beads included. 2) Necklace of green and brown Bakelite in spherical and elongated funnel shape, strung in a graduated side sequence; separated by silver-coloured metal elements; bead diameters: approx. 19.3 mm and 15.2 mm; total length: approx. 42 cm; clasp incomplete and defective.
585/- yellow gold and silver setting edges; total weight: approx. 14 g; antique centrepiece with linear triple pendant composed of several vertically linked pearls and diamond roses, with ornamental and lancet-shaped elements, partly outlined in blue enamel; width of the necklace centre: approx. 7.5 cm; length of individual pendants: 2 x approx. 5.5 cm and 1 x approx. 6 cm; pearls and enamel with age-related wear and surface damage; extension chain: fine anchor link pattern with box clasp and side safety latch; total necklace length: approx. 42 cm.
750/- white gold; total weight: approx. 10.5 g; claw settings with vertical, rod-shaped gallery; centrally set opal cabochon in milky opal variety with green/blue/violet iridescent play-of-colour; cabochon dimensions: approx. H 16.3 x W 12.6 x D 14.8 mm; surrounded by 12 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.82 ct; colour: G; clarity: VSI – piqué; split shank; dimensions of the ring head: approx. 22.9 x 20.5 mm; height: approx. 11.2 mm; ring size: 56.