Antique Minerva

Every piece bears the French Minerva hallmark on the wall, confirming sterling silver of the highest standard, and the maker’s mark of Edouard Fournemet under the base.

Marked with the French Minerva head guarantee stamp for silver fineness, dating it to around 1890–1910.

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.

The owl hidden between the characters represents Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and strategic thought.

It is marked with the French eagle for 18k gold, the Minerva, and a maker’s mark we were not able to distinguish. 

To either side, two putti are engaged in reading musical scores: one holds open a book of manuscript music, the other a sheet on which the words "Pietà, pietà, Minerva" can be read, ...

Net weight: 7,410 g Gross weight of knives: 1,950 g Material: First standard silver 950/1000 Hallmark: Minerva mark Period: Art Deco, circa 1925 Silversmith: Jean Tétard Condition r...

Silver quality/purity mark: Lion Passant mark with 2nd standard purity .833, 833/1000. Duty mark: Minerva head, B - Utrecht Date letter: L-1921 The table forks and spoons are crafte...

Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 115.86 grams. Dimensions: 11.3x3.3cm.

Origin: Niederland. Brand: Minerva with helmet. Weight: 129.60 grams. Dimensions: 25.7cmx2.5cm.

On the right, we see the Trojan prince Paris depicted as a young shepherd who, by order of Zeus, must choose which of Juno, Minerva, and Aphrodite he considers the most beautiful of ...

Origin: Dutch. Brand: Minerva's Head. Weight: 187.85 grams. Dimensions: 26.5x9cm.

The pendant features a beautifully detailed oval cameo of the goddess Athena (Minerva), depicted in profile wearing her traditional armored helmet.

The company name existed until 1924. - Minerva head - Dutch hallmark with assayer's letter (rubbed off) - 'n' - Letter of the year 1872 Condition: Very well maintained, cleaned and ...

The company existed until 1924. - Minerva head - Dutch hallmark with assayer's letter (rubbed off) - 'n' - Letter of the year 1872 Condition: Very well maintained, cleaned and polished

It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Tetard Freres" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.

The "Lion 2" for the Dutch silver and the purity of 835/000, the Minerva head (assayer's mark) with letter A for Amsterdam.

Origin: Netherlands. Brand: Minerva's head with helmet. Weight: 571.58 grams.

Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Minerva's Head with Helmet. Weight: 122.65 grams.

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.

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Maker Froment-Meurice (Emile Froment-Meurice), Paris, circa 1880.

Origin: Dutch. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 81.95 grams. Dimensions: 24cm x 0.5cm.

Origin: Dutch. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 687.66 grams. Dimensions: 19.5cmx11.5cm.

The broad rim is richly ornamented with eight further relief panels illustrating the Seven Liberal Arts: Grammar, Dialectic, Rhetoric, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry, and Astrology, acc...

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...

He was the appointed sculptor of Georges Clemenceau, of whom he sculpted the bust, the group statue of Sainte-Hermine, and which commanded him the Minerva in blond Egyptian stone whi...

It is during these preparations that Mentor (the goddess Minerva in disguise) intervenes to interrupt the ceremony and propose a peaceful resolution.

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...

The assayer's mark is a Minerva head with the letter A for Amsterdam, and the year letter Q for the year 1926.

The underside and cover of this large silver tea caddy include: Maker's mark: R 133 (untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: Lion Passant mark with 2nd standard purity (.833, 833/100...

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.

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 ...

The composition celebrates the Peace of Nijmegen through a rich allegorical language, bringing together Apollo, Minerva, Victory, Abundance and the personifications of the Arts in a ...

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.

Minerva is holding a thunderbolt in the right hand and a spear and a shield in the left hand.

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.

The piece is marked with French silver hallmarks, including the Minerva head guarantee mark, confirming solid French silver, along with a maker’s mark.

The bold scale and sculptural appearance allow them to stand equally well as functional tableware or as striking decorative objects. Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), ...

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...

It is stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallma...

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...

The central panel featuring a carved figure of Minerva, flanked by foliate acanthus carving scrolling swags.

Late Victorian cast brass wall mirror of foliate surround and Minerva Head pediment - 12"w x 22"h

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

The silver bearing the Minerva mark of purity, and each base with etched mark 'Musee des cristalleries de Baccarat / 1821 - 1840 / reproduction.'

Each piece bears the French Governments’ Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark in addition to the Puiforcat sterling silver manufacturer’s hallmark.

Keller signature sterling silver hallmark as well as the French government's head of the Minerva 1 hallmark.

Both pieces bear French hallmark Minerva 1st standard (.950) and silversmith Puiforcat stamp.

Romantic Literary Engravings, Multi-Scene Sheet, Germany 1818 Description: This multi-scene engraved sheet originates from the 1813 German literary Taschenbuch Minerva. The composit...

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...

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 ...

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...

The Postscript opens under the striking heading “Interesting Intelligence,” announcing the arrival of “The Ship Minerva, Capt. Callahan, arrived here last Sunday in 6 Weeks from Lond...

A dramatic pair of antique regency era bronze figures, depicting the Roman God Mars and Goddess Minerva, elevated by stepped black marble bases with neoclassical style columns to the...

Literature: Professor Ann Sumner on The Chippendale Diana and Minerva Commode, 1773, at Harewood House, UK.  

A pair of opposing carved wood parcel gilt wall panels circa 1920. Scenes depict Minerva with her bow, arrows, and a spear riding a chariot pulled by two stags.