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 and silver; total weight: approx. 3.1 g; rosette-shaped, openwork ring head; centrally set cream-coloured natural pearl with silvery-grey lustre; diameter: approx. 3.9 mm; surrounded by twelve small old-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.2 ct; colour and clarity in the lower range; diameter of ring head: approx. 10.2 mm; height: approx. 6.8 mm; plain modern tongue shank; ring size: 56.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 14 g; naturalistic flowering branch design with bark-like surface texture; each end set with an oval claw setting holding 8 opal cabochons in milky opal variety, displaying varying play-of-colour and dimensions; beneath each opal, a small round faceted ruby set in a raised claw setting; safety clasp; brooch dimensions: 7.8 x 3.2 cm.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 22 g; compact, raised rectangular shape composed of 16 cylindrically mounted elements, each set with rosé-coloured Akoya pearls with silvery lustre; diameter: approx. 4.3 mm; centrally set amethyst cabochon in pyramid cut, mounted in a narrow bezel setting; broad, profiled and tapering bail; pendant dimensions: approx. 27.2 x 27.2 mm; height: approx. 18.1 mm; length incl. bail: approx. 42.3 mm.
585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 12.5 g; curved square wire in an elongated elliptical shape with a flowing inner form, featuring a reclining stylised flower set with a moonstone cabochon; cabochon dimensions: approx. 14.8 x 10.4 mm; height: 5 mm; pin dimensions: approx. 78.5 x 18.8 mm.