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Pair of Serving Utensils (Fork & Spoon) in Solid Silver – Jean Granvigne, Paris
Pair of Serving Utensils (Fork & Spoon) in Solid Silver – Jean Granvigne, Paris

Pair of Serving Utensils (Fork & Spoon) in Solid Silver – Jean Granvigne, Paris

By J. Granvigne

Located in Paris, FR

Both pieces bear the Minerva hallmark, a symbol of exceptional French craftsmanship, along with the distinct silversmith’s mark "JG" and a vine shoot motif, representing the renowned...

Category

20th Century French Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Dutch Amsterdam Silver Midcentury Swans Hand Mirror
Exquisite Dutch Amsterdam Silver Midcentury Swans Hand Mirror

Exquisite Dutch Amsterdam Silver Midcentury Swans Hand Mirror

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Exquisite silver midcentury swans hand mirror marked with the year letter w for 1956. Minerva head with the a for Amsterdam. In very nice condition.

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

All pieces are stuck with the Minerva mark and the makers mark for Ravinet D'enfert who manufactured much of silver for Hermes.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch silver small bowl by Heerens, Schoonoven, 1956
Dutch silver small bowl by Heerens, Schoonoven, 1956

Dutch silver small bowl by Heerens, Schoonoven, 1956

Located in Delft, NL

This is the Dutch Lion for silver and has the 835/000 purity of silver. The hallmark "Minerva head" with letter M for Schoonhoven. Under the foot of the bowl is the mark "M2" (Assay ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Hermès Matching Silk Tie and Silver Tie Clip Zebras Print
Hermès Matching Silk Tie and Silver Tie Clip Zebras Print

Hermès Matching Silk Tie and Silver Tie Clip Zebras Print

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

"HERMÈS", "MADE IN FRANCE" and Minerva hallmark engraved on the back Measurements: - Tie is around 147 cm long / 9,2 cm wide (57,84 / 3,62 inches) - Clip is 6 cm long / 1,75 cm at ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

2 Dutch Rectangular Silver Photo/ Picture Frames
2 Dutch Rectangular Silver Photo/ Picture Frames

2 Dutch Rectangular Silver Photo/ Picture Frames

Located in Delft, NL

The Dutch silver hallmarks of the small frame Walking lion 2 = 835/1000 Minerva head (office mark) is faded Year letter Z = 1934 Master sign = W.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark
NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark

NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark

By Joan Melnick

Located in Union City, NJ

The sculptural facade by Jules Coutan was also envisioned as a gateway to the city, the figural group depicting Mercury (the god of commerce) supported by Minerva and Hercules (repre...

Category

1980s Contemporary Minerva Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Hermès Silver Cuff Bracelet West Highland White Terrier Westie
Hermès Silver Cuff Bracelet West Highland White Terrier Westie

Hermès Silver Cuff Bracelet West Highland White Terrier Westie

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and super cute Authentic Hermès Bracelet Openwork bracelet with 5 different west highland white terrier shapes Made of silver Colorway: silvery "HERMÈS" and minerva hallmar...

Category

20th Century French Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966

Located in Delft, NL

Marked with Silver hall marks ZII for 835/000, The minerva head with letter M for the Assay mark "Schoonhoven".

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel

Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Arguably its most notable detail is the figure to the frieze, centring around a side profile of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of War. An interesting and unusual piece, this reclaimed fi...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Minerva Vintage

Materials

Terracotta

Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918
Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918

Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918

Located in Delft, NL

The office hall mark with letter C is for The Haque (Minerva head). The hall mark 'Lion 2" is for Dutch silver and has 833/1000 purity of silver.

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Mid-20th Century Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Mid-20th Century Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Mid-20th Century Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Located in Milano, IT

Coming from the house of an Italian WW2 Veteran, the present object is a decorative desk sculpture representing a goddess, possibly Minerva, holding in her hand a faithful reproducti...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Metal

Hermès Vintage Tie Clip in Silver Hot Air Balloon or Seashell
Hermès Vintage Tie Clip in Silver Hot Air Balloon or Seashell

Hermès Vintage Tie Clip in Silver Hot Air Balloon or Seashell

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Tie Clip In shape of a hot air balloon, or a seashell Vintage Item Made of Silver "HERMÈS", Minerva and craftman hallmarks engraved at back Meas...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

12 Dutch Silver cake Forks, 1941
12 Dutch Silver cake Forks, 1941

12 Dutch Silver cake Forks, 1941

Located in Delft, NL

Zilverfabriek (1925-1961) Minerva head ( office mark) C= Den Haag Year Letter G for 1941 Lion 2 for 835/1000 The Silver forks are not boxed The measurements are 15 cm high (lo...

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Six Silver Miniature Bonbon Baskets, Bonebakker, Amsterdam, circa 1928
Six Silver Miniature Bonbon Baskets, Bonebakker, Amsterdam, circa 1928

Six Silver Miniature Bonbon Baskets, Bonebakker, Amsterdam, circa 1928

Located in Delft, NL

The Mastersign for Bonebakker & son, Amsterdam. The office (Minerva head) mark with Letter A for Amsterdam. The Year letter S for the Year 1928.

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

2 Dutch Silver Serving Spoons by Gerritsen & Van Kempen, 1949 and 1950
2 Dutch Silver Serving Spoons by Gerritsen & Van Kempen, 1949 and 1950

2 Dutch Silver Serving Spoons by Gerritsen & Van Kempen, 1949 and 1950

By Gerritsen & van Kempen

Located in Delft, NL

2 Dutch Silver serving spoons by Gerritsen & van Kempen 2 Dutch silver serving spoons with pattern "Hollands glad" Made by GvK, zilverfabriek, Gerritsen & van Kempen, Zei...

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Dutch Small Silver Bonbon Basket by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1962
Dutch Small Silver Bonbon Basket by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1962

Dutch Small Silver Bonbon Basket by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1962

Located in Delft, NL

Krins, 1947-1977 Small basket openwork with floral decorated handles With Dutch silver hall marks: Walking Lion II ( 835/1000) Minerva head with M for Schoonhoven Master sign...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Bonbon Basket with Movable Handle, by G. Schoorl, 1956
Dutch Silver Bonbon Basket with Movable Handle, by G. Schoorl, 1956

Dutch Silver Bonbon Basket with Movable Handle, by G. Schoorl, 1956

Located in Delft, NL

Amsterdam, Loenen, 1944-1972 The bonbon basket is marked with the silver hallmarks Lion II (835/1000 purity of silver) Minerva head A of Amsterdam (office) and Year letter W of 19...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar
Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar

Collection of Six Miniature Silver Pigs & Wild Boar

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pig (smooth finish) The piece has the hallmarks: maker's mark and E followed by Minerva 1 and B (1983-1992). Height: 17 mm; width:10 mm; length: 34 mm Weight: 25.7 g Pig (chiselled...

Category

Late 20th Century French Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Silver Tray with Wooden Melamine by H. Hooijkaas, 1974
Silver Tray with Wooden Melamine by H. Hooijkaas, 1974

Silver Tray with Wooden Melamine by H. Hooijkaas, 1974

By Herman Hooijkaas

Located in Delft, NL

The silver is Dutch hallmarked with Lion II for 835/1000 silver content, Minerva head (office) M for Schoonhoven, Year letter O for the Year 1974.

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Birth of Venus
Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Birth of Venus

Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Birth of Venus

Located in Delft, NL

With the Dutch hallmark "Standing lion I" (925/1000 purity of silver), Gold plated. Minerva head mark (office) with letter A for Amsterdam.

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

2 Very Small Dutch Silver Bonbon Baskets by H. Schriek, Schoonhoven, 1971
2 Very Small Dutch Silver Bonbon Baskets by H. Schriek, Schoonhoven, 1971

2 Very Small Dutch Silver Bonbon Baskets by H. Schriek, Schoonhoven, 1971

Located in Delft, NL

Schriek, Schoonhoven, 1971 2 very small Dutch silver bonbon baskets A tight boat-shaped small baskets with a fine pearl border The basket has the Dutch silver hall marks The Maste...

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Fish Servers by Van Kempen, 1948
Dutch Silver Fish Servers by Van Kempen, 1948

Dutch Silver Fish Servers by Van Kempen, 1948

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Silver Fish Servers by Van Kempen, 1948 Silver fish servers with pattern "Hollands glad" The servers are marked with the Dutch Silver hall marks, "walking lion 2" for silver...

Category

20th Century Dutch Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Crystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 Glasses with Silver Foot, Set for 2
Crystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 Glasses with Silver Foot, Set for 2

Crystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 Glasses with Silver Foot, Set for 2

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-20th century. 2 pieces of small water or lemonade glasses of 8,5 cm high and 5.5 cm diagonal 2 pieces of small glasses (shots glasses) of 5 cm high and 4.5 cm diagonal 2 piec...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Minerva Vintage

Materials

Crystal

“Herald Square at Lunch Time”
“Herald Square at Lunch Time”

“Herald Square at Lunch Time”

Located in Southampton, NY

The bronze figures include Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and invention, and two bell-ringing blacksmiths.

Category

1980s Contemporary Minerva Vintage

Materials

Screen

Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis
Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis

Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis

Located in Guaynabo, PR

It can be related to the Greek/Roman mythology because Athena or Minerva ( the Olympian goddess of wisdom, good counsel, the defense of towns, heroic endeavors, etc ) can be recogniz...

Category

20th Century Greek Classical Greek Minerva Vintage

Materials

Metal

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958
Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958

Located in Delft, NL

Aubert & Zn, The Hague - Voorburg (used from 1958- present) Silver purity is 835/1000, marked with Dutch "ZII" The 12 silver tea spoons in the Biedermeier style are marked with the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver

Claude Chavent Paris 1980 Geometric Earrings In Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil
Claude Chavent Paris 1980 Geometric Earrings In Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil

Claude Chavent Paris 1980 Geometric Earrings In Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Is stamped with French marks; the helmeted head of Minerva for the assay and warranty of the silver, the maker's mark CC associated to Claude Chavent inside a lozange cart...

Category

1980s French Modernist Minerva Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Pendant Sterling And 18Kt Vermeil
Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Pendant Sterling And 18Kt Vermeil

Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Pendant Sterling And 18Kt Vermeil

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Is stamped with French marks; the helmeted head of Minerva for the assay and warranty of the silver, the maker's mark CC associated to Claude Chavent inside a lozange cart...

Category

1980s French Modernist Minerva Vintage

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier
French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier

French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The owl represents wisdom and vigilance, attributes associated with the goddess Minerva in classical tradition. Its presence underscores the intellectual symbolism often favored in E...

Category

20th Century French Empire Minerva Vintage

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert
Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert

Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert

By Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver).

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1956

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1956

By Fabrizio Clerici

Located in Roma, IT

His works were exhibited in many museums in the United States, including the MoMA and the Guggenheim Museum, and in France, such as the Center Pompidou.His most renowned works are Th...

Category

1950s Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Paper, Ink

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1958
Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1958

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1958

By Fabrizio Clerici

Located in Roma, IT

His works were exhibited in many museums in the United States, including the MoMA and the Guggenheim Museum, and in France, such as the Center Pompidou.His most renowned works are Th...

Category

1950s Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Paper, Ink

Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Geometric Hoop Earrings in 18Kt Gold
Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Geometric Hoop Earrings in 18Kt Gold

Tiffany & Co. France 1980 Paloma Picasso Geometric Hoop Earrings in 18Kt Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Each pair is stamped at the reverse, with French hallmarks; the national eagle's head and the minerva head for export, the maker's maitre mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed in ...

Category

1980s French Modernist Minerva Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

The Frogs - Original Lithograph by Fabrizio Clerici - 1940 ca

The Frogs - Original Lithograph by Fabrizio Clerici - 1940 ca

By Fabrizio Clerici

Located in Roma, IT

Among his best known works are: The Minotaur publicly accuses his mother, who had deeply fascinated Salvador Dalí; Roman sleep (1955); The Confessions of Palermo (1954); Minerva phle...

Category

1940s Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Brooch Sterling & 18kt Gold Vermeil
Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Brooch Sterling & 18kt Gold Vermeil

Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Brooch Sterling & 18kt Gold Vermeil

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Is stamped with French marks; the helmeted head of Minerva for the assay and warranty of the silver, the maker's mark CC associated to Claude Chavent inside a lozange cart...

Category

1980s French Modernist Minerva Vintage

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

The Frogs - Lithograph by Fabrizio Clerici - 20th Century

The Frogs - Lithograph by Fabrizio Clerici - 20th Century

By Fabrizio Clerici

Located in Roma, IT

Among his best known works are: The Minotaur publicly accuses his mother, who had deeply fascinated Salvador Dalí; Roman sleep (1955); The Confessions of Palermo (1954); Minerva phle...

Category

20th Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1957

Autograph Letter Signed by Fabrizio Clerici - 1957

By Fabrizio Clerici

Located in Roma, IT

His works were exhibited in many museums in the United States, including the MoMA and the Guggenheim Museum, and in France, such as the Center Pompidou.His most renowned works are Th...

Category

1950s Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Paper, Ink

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Featuring hand-carved Minerva (Roman Goddess of Wisdom) busts on both wingtips, carved Dragon panels between the wings of the chair, and hand-painted accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Minerva Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Other designs by the pair include the FD134 Chair, FD145 Chair, Gateleg Dining Table, Minerva Sofa, and the Model 523—or Pinwheel—side table (all 1950s for France & Søn).

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Other designs by the pair include the FD134 Chair, FD145 Chair, Gateleg Dining Table, Minerva Sofa, and the Model 523—or Pinwheel—side table (all 1950s for France & Søn).

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Minerva Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.
Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.

Payaso, Blue, Red and Yellow, 1980.

By Alejandro Colunga

Located in San Francisco, CA

., U.S.A. 1987 Works in experimental Projects Sculpture in terracota cerámic glassed with Museum Jorge Wilmont. 1988 Award Minerva de las Artes, Guadalajara, Jalisco. 1989 Foire Inte...

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Minerva Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

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Minerva Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal minerva vintage for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every minerva vintage was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the minerva vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each minerva vintage bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made minerva vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn and Peter Hvidt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Minerva Vintage?

Prices for a minerva vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $210,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.