$17,060 / set
H 86.62 in W 60.63 in D 20.08 in
Bargueño. Tortoiseshell, gilt bronze, wrought iron, etc. 17th and 20th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
The finial consists of an openwork gilt bronze "railing" alternating with tortoiseshell pieces, topped with birds on spheres, and in the center, an architectural composition that ech...
Metal, Bronze, Other, Iron
Dutch Silver Spoon with Windmill Finial, Netherlands, circa 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Fully hallmarked on the reverse with the Dutch lion standard mark in a hexagonal cartouche (.833 silver), date letter, Minerva head assay office mark, and maker’s mark.
Silver
$1,450
W 1.38 in L 1.66 in
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Helmeted Classical Figure, 10K
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant depicting a helmeted classical female figure in profile, possibly inspired by Athena or Minerva, set in 10K yellow gold. Ital...
10k Gold
Silver bookend with caravel in high relief
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 115.86 grams. Dimensions: 11.3x3.3cm.
Silver
Silver tongs for asparagus, salad or bread
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Niederland. Brand: Minerva with helmet. Weight: 129.60 grams. Dimensions: 25.7cmx2.5cm.
Silver
$2,020
H 13.98 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
P. Ipsen (1815-1860) Terracotta Figure of Venus with the Apple After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
The Roman goddess of love is seen holding the prize awarded to her by Paris, the Trojan prince, for beating Juno and Minerva. With one hand she is picking up her clothes from a tree...
Terracotta
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.44 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Smooth silver soup ladle with grooves along the curved handle
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Dutch. Brand: Minerva's Head. Weight: 187.85 grams. Dimensions: 26.5x9cm.
Silver
$10,812
H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris
By Émile Froment-Meurice
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Maker Froment-Meurice (Emile Froment-Meurice), Paris, circa 1880.
Silver
Dutch silver Chocolate pot set, van Kempen & Sons, 1918
Located in Delft, NL
The hallmarks are The Dutch "Lion 2" (835/000), The Minerva head with letter C (Assayer's mark) for The Hague, The Year letters I and J for 1918 and 1919.
Silver
$19,713Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.67 in W 49.22 in
Portrait Duchess Wissing Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master English
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Willem Wissing (Amsterdam, 1656 – Stamford, 1687) attributed Portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough as Minerva Oil on canvas 128 x 103 cm – in a gilt frame 149 x 125 cm.
Oil
$2,245
H 2.17 in W 5.71 in D 4.93 in
Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926
Located in Delft, NL
The assayer's mark is a Minerva head with the letter A for Amsterdam, and the year letter Q for the year 1926.
Silver
$342Sale Price|65% Off
H 3.75 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Silver bust of Napoleon in Colonel Grenadier Guard uniform
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Minerva's Head with Helmet. Weight: 122.65 grams.
Silver
$1,794Sale Price|52% Off
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Silver headlight with raised applications and a hammered square base
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Netherlands. Brand: Minerva's head with helmet. Weight: 571.58 grams.
Silver
Silver spatula with reliefs of bucolic scenes
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Dutch. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 81.95 grams. Dimensions: 24cm x 0.5cm.
Silver
Silver bowl with butterfly-shaped knob
Located in Porto, PT
Origin: Dutch. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 687.66 grams. Dimensions: 19.5cmx11.5cm.
Silver
Forum of Nerva
By Matthew Dubourg
Located in Middletown, NY
Initial excavations in 1913, 1926–28 and 1932-1941 helped to measure extant columns as well as uncovered the foundations of the Temple of Minerva and the perimeter wall. This temple ...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
Puiforcat / Hermes - Antique 5pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Louis XVI
By Tetard Freres, Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Judgement of Paris Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
Made during the Qianlong period, circa 1750, it depicts Paris seated on the left and the three goddesses—Venus, Minerva, and Juno—before him. Charged by Jupiter to decide which is m...
Porcelain
$1,773
H 1 in W 2.8 in D 10.3 in
Antique Dutch Silver Server with Agate Handle, TGZ3 Mark, 1884, Europe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks struck to this impressive server include: Maker's mark: TGZ3 Silver quality / purity mark: Lion Passant mark .833 (833/1000) Date letter: Z (1884) Duty mark: Minerva he...
Sterling Silver
1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The piece is marked with French silver hallmarks, including the Minerva head guarantee mark, confirming solid French silver, along with a maker’s mark.
Sterling Silver
$14,809
H 17.92 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Science, Large Allegorical Figure, By Emmerich Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very delicate Meissen porcelain figurine around 1900: A beautiful young woman, barefoot and wearing a sleeveless dress that flows around her body, draped in cloths that cast artistic...
Porcelain
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 6pc. French Sterling Silver Tea Set, Empire Model
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
It is stamped with the French governments Old Man hallmark (1819-1838) in addition to the Minerva 1 hallmark. The manufacturer’s sterling silver hallmark is illegible.
Sterling Silver
$770
H 4.26 in W 4.14 in D 0.99 in
Antique 1st Half 19th Century French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
According to Tardy those bigornes were in use from 1819 until May 9th 1838. The minerva heads were in use as from 10th of May 1838.
Silver
$4,975
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Pallas Athéna with lance, shield, helmet and breastplate.Anonymus early 19th C.
Located in brussel, BE
She became the virgin goddess of wisdom, practical skills, and prudent warfare. Roman counterpart: Minerva.
Oil, Panel
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Acknowledged as one of Chippendale’s finest documented pieces, the Diana and Minerva commode was supplied for the State Bedroom at Harewood House in 1773.
Marble
$5,998
H 2.09 in W 1.02 in D 0.43 in
FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art-Deco Enameled Chinoiserie Foldable Travel Clock In
By La Fauvette
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: All parts and components are stamped with French marks, two times with the helmeted Minerva mark for the assay and warranty of the .900 silver, the four-digits reference n...
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
$284
H 11.3 in W 8.9 in D 0.01 in
Joan of Arc Life Scenes, German Romantic Engraving, 1813, Copper Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Joan of Arc Life Scenes, German Romantic Engraving, Minerva Taschenbuch, 1813 This early 19th-century engraved sheet depicts a complete narrative cycle from the life of Joan of Arc ...
Paper
$8,285 / set
H 7.5 in Dm 4 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Baccarat Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Baluster Vases
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
The silver bearing the Minerva mark of purity, and each base with etched mark 'Musee des cristalleries de Baccarat / 1821 - 1840 / reproduction.'
Crystal, Silver
Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Keller signature sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's head of the Minerva 1 hallmark.
Sterling Silver
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Minerva is holding a thunderbolt in the right hand and a spear and a shield in the left hand.
Carnelian, Gold
A Dutch silver asparagus tong by van Kempen & Sons, 1923
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
The asparagus tong is marked with the Dutch silver hall mark "Lion (2)" for silver purity of 835/000 and the Minerva head with the letter C from The Haque (Office assayer mark) The y...
Silver
19th Century French Carved Wall Over-Door/Wall Panel
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
The central panel featuring a carved figure of Minerva, flanked by foliate acanthus carving scrolling swags.
Softwood, Paint
Boin-Taburet & Faberge-8pc 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Egg Cups
By Boin-Taburet, Limoges
Located in Wilmington, DE
It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark ...
Silver
Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set !
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
It is also stamped with the "Odiot Prevost & Cie" manufacturer's sterling silver hallmark as well the French government’s head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 9...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Henin - 138pc. Antique Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set !
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
The silver blades on the Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert knives are stamped with the French Government's Minerva 2 hallmark as well as the manufacturer's hallmark "L & P".
Sterling Silver
Duck-shaped carafe in glass and sterling silver
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Amusing blown glass and sterling silver duck-shaped carafe Hallmarked with Minerva 1st standard for 950/1000 French work from the early 20th century Length: 27 cm Width: 11 cm Height...
Sterling Silver
Savary & Fils: 182pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 26 Svg. Pcs. 1880
By Savary Paris 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Minerva hallmark, introduced in 1838, was the French government’s official warranty mark for silver.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$6,950
H 0.31 in W 4.24 in D 3.38 in
JEAN TROTTIN 1925 Art Deco Lacquered & Eggshell Case In .950 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark JT inside a lozenge cartouche associated to Jean Trottin and the octagonal mark of Minerva for the assay and warranty of the .9...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Fabergé, Limoges, Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Puiforcat sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$2,495 / item
W 1.26 in D 0.89 in L 1.31 in
Pair of Antique Spinner Watch Fobs with Wedgwood & Bentley Basalt Intaglio Seals
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We've identified 3 of the 4 medallions as representations of King George II of Great Britain and two figures modeled after Tassie: Hope with an Anchor and Minerva with a spear in her...
Silver
$284
H 11.3 in W 8.9 in D 0.01 in
Romantic Literary Engravings, Copper Print, Multi-Scene, Germany 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
Romantic Literary Engravings, Multi-Scene Sheet, Germany 1818 Description: This multi-scene engraved sheet originates from the 1813 German literary Taschenbuch Minerva. The composit...
Paper
Puiforcat (Hermes): 4pc. Antique French Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
It bears the French Government’s Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark in addition to the Puiforcat manufacturer’s sterling silver hallmark.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac: Magnificent 5pc. French Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
It also bears the French Government’s Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark in addition to the Puiforcat sterling silver manufacturer’s hallmark.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set !
Located in Wilmington, DE
It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 10pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
It is stamped with Amelie Cardeilhac's sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark as well as the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Cast Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Victorian cast brass wall mirror of foliate surround and Minerva Head pediment - 12"w x 22"h
Brass
$284
H 11.3 in W 8.9 in D 0.01 in
Romantic Narrative Engravings, Copper Print, German, Early 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Romantic Narrative Engravings, Literary Scenes, German Taschenbuch 1814 This early 19th-century engraved sheet was published in the 1814 edition of the German literary Taschenbuch M...
Paper
Lapparra - 220pcs. French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 19 Serving Pieces +
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Mother of Pearl handled dessert knives bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 2 hallmark in addition to the Louis Piault manufacturer's hallmark.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 121pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Amelie Cardeilhac, Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Each of the pieces in this amazing set bears the French Government’s Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark in addition to the Amelie Cardeilhac (House of Cardeilhac) sterling silver manufac...
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen
By Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
Each piece in the set, except for the removable insert which is silver plated, is stamped with the French Government’s Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 ste...
Sterling Silver
Rare Crystal Perfume Bottle with Solid Silver Mount, France 1890s
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The neck is mounted with a finely worked solid silver collar and cap, bearing the French Minerva hallmark, which guarantees silver of legal French standard.
Crystal, Silver
$271,172 / set
H 44 in W 32 in D 13.5 in
Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880
By Eugène Cornu
Located in London, GB
The trophies beneath him feature a shield decorated with Minerva, the goddess of war, highlighting the balance between war and peace during Louis XIV's reign.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th C Gilt Roundels
Located in Reepham, GB
Depicting the heads of Athena and Minerva. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, art, schools, justice and commerce.
Giltwood
Petite Crystal Vase with French Solid Silver Mount, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined French crystal vase, mounted in solid silver hallmarked with the Minerva punch (indicating 950/1000 sterling-grade silver), is a delicate example of earlyE 19th century ...
Crystal, Silver
$1,750
H 5.38 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
BACCARAT - Royal Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle - France - Circa 1925
By Baccarat, Christofle
Located in Chatham, ON
BACCARAT - Royal Art Deco cut crystal perfume bottle with French stepped sterling silver mounted collar - featuring a large flattened fan shaped bottle with an etched Imperial crown ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Biscuit Box, Hallmarked, Reed Decoration, 1857
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks struck to this impressive Dutch silver biscuit box include: Maker's mark: ICF (untraced) Duty mark: Minerva head, C (The Hague) Tax mark: Axe/hatchet mark Silver qu...
Silver
Sterling silver cutlery set for a child by Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Both pieces bear French hallmark Minerva 1st standard (.950) and silversmith Puiforcat stamp.
Sterling Silver