A few examples of appraisal values for
MINERVA

• A 19th CENTURY FRENCH 950 SILVER TABLE
  A 19th CENTURY FRENCH 950 SILVER TABLE SALT.Embossed foliate garlands, raised on three tall tapering legs. French Minerva 1 ("Minerve casquée") hallmarks. Height - 9cm Weight - 60g
• A folio of Old Master and other prints,
  A folio of Old Master and other prints, 18th c and later, including George Vertue FSA (1684-1756) after Lucas de Heere (1534-1584), Frances, Duchess of Suffolk and her Husband Adrian Stokes Esq:r, double-portrait, London, 1748, etching and engraving, 48 x 55cm, Thomas Watson (1750-1781) after Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), [Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland, as Minerva], proof before title, London, 1779, mezzotint, 47 x 34cm, six further portrait mezzotints, 18th and 19th c, after Piranesi, Outside View of the Colosseum, s.l. [London], n.d. [c. 1775], engraving, 28 x 41cm, [satire/caricature] Anon, The Monkey's Downfall or Cat's-Paw Rescu'd, s.l. [?London], n.d. [c. 1767], etching, later laid on card, 28 x 40cm, Plate No. 117 from Sir William Hamilton's Collection of Antiquities and Vases, s.l. [Naples], n.d. [c. 1767], copperplate engraving, contemporary hand-colouring, 29.5 x 26cm, Giovanni Girolamo Frezza (1659–1730) after Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), Pan Foiled by Diana, s.l. [Rome?], n.d. [c. 1680-1720], engraving, trimmed with loss of some lettering, 36 x 25.5cm, pasted watercolour frieze mount, various other prints with conforming mounts, Francesco Bartolozzi RA (1727-1815) after Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821), Princess of Charlotte of Wales as Baby, [London], [1797], stipple engraving and etching, trimmed with loss of all lettering, 35 x 27cm, etc., others, mixed media and sizes, (approx. 40) More Information Mixed condition.
• FABERGé NEPHRITE JADE AND SILVER CANDLESTICKS
  FABERGé NEPHRITE JADE AND SILVER CANDLESTICKS Circa 1890, Minerva hallmark. Silver swag and tassel with dolphin pedestal.
• MANUALE DI VARJ ORNAMENTI TRATTI DALLE...Manuale
  MANUALE DI VARJ ORNAMENTI TRATTI DALLE...Manuale di Varj Ornamenti Tratti Dalle Fabbriche e Frammenti Antichi per Uso, e Commodo De' Scultori, Pittori, Architetti, Scarpellini… , by Carlo Antonini, Roma: Barbiellini alla Minerva, 1790. Four volumes bound as two books, with engravings of rosettes, candelabra, and solares, 13 1/2" x 9". Condition: Rebound, some foxing to areas, some light discoloration and toning, mainly to margins.
• A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN "JUDGEMENT
  A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN "JUDGEMENT OF PARIS" PUNCH BOWL Circa 1750, porcelain punch bowl hand painted with a continuous narrative to the exterior sides of the famous mythological scene showing the seated Paris handing Venus the golden apple while Juno, Minerva, Cupid and a dog look on, interior well with floral spray and gilt ruyi head border at the rim, comes together with a wooden stand.
• A COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE
  A COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE "JUDGEMENT OF PARIS" PORCELAIN Circa 1750, includes three dishes and a small bowl, porcelain hand painted with the famous mythological scene showing the seated Paris handing Venus the golden apple while Juno, Minerva, Cupid and a dog look on, the plates with a border of gilt scrollwork with shells to the wide rims.
• A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FAMILLE
  A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE "JUDGEMENT OF PARIS" PLATES Circa 1750, porcelain hand painted with the famous mythological scene showing the seated Paris handing Venus the golden apple while Juno, Minerva, Cupid and a dog look on, a border of gilt scrollwork with shells to the wide rims.
• PAIR OF DUTCH SILVER MOUNTED CRYSTAL
  PAIR OF DUTCH SILVER MOUNTED CRYSTAL SWEET MEAT DISHES Date mark of 1915, Lion Passant mark of .833 fineness, makers mark of "CH", likely for C. A. Hartman, and a Minerva mark of Amsterdam, baluster form mounts each surmounted by a lidded cut crystal bowl with scalloped rims and urn form finials.
• A PAIR OF FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER
  A PAIR OF FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER SALT CELLARS AND SMALL SERVING TRAY Both with partially rubbed maker's mark and hexagonal Minerva standard, first the salt cellars in urn form with gadrooned rim on scrolled feet, retailed by Leon Lapar of Paris (active from 1878 to 1897), includes cobalt glass liners, no monogram (1 3/8 x 2 in.) (light scratches, and some salt tarnish chipping to liners, one liner with crack); the tray with beaded border, "B" monogram (4 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.) (scratches and dents from use).
• Set of six French silver teaspoons with
  Set of six French silver teaspoons with Minerva head, approx 95 grams (6)
• Minerva car mascot, after Pierre de
  Minerva car mascot, after Pierre de Soete, mounted to a tapering hexagonal base, approx 21cm H including base
• OF (4) WHALING DOCUMENTS. TO INCLUDE
  OF (4) WHALING DOCUMENTS. TO INCLUDE AN 1865whale oil shipping receipt from Captain C.A. Gifford of the whaleship Maria from Port Lewis to New Bedford 1865. 5 1/2" by 9". Shows slight chipping to edges and minor discoloration. An 1855 whaling document from the whaleship Minerva. 7" by 7". Good condition. A United States Consulate document from Brazil, 1856 with a doctor’s certificate certifying that Whaling captain Charles H Gifford of the whaleship Minerva is incapacitated and unable to continue his voyage. 13" by 9". Good condition. An 1849 settlement receipt for the whaleship Falcon. 14" by 6 3/4". Good condition.
• WEDGWOOD LACQUER SNUFF-BOX AND COVER
  WEDGWOOD LACQUER SNUFF-BOX AND COVER WITH TRI-COLOR JASPERWARE MEDALLION, CIRCA 1790 DIAMETER: 2 7/8 IN. (7.3 CM.)WEDGWOOD LACQUER SNUFF-BOX AND COVER WITH TRI-COLOR JASPERWARE MEDALLION, CIRCA 1790, the mounts perhaps Matthew Boulton, Soho Birmingham, cylindrical, the central lavender medallion sprigged with Neptune (Poseidon) and Minerva (Athena) disputing the naming of Athens, the blue and white border with a laurel Vitruvian scroll Dimensions: Diameter: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) Provenance: Gift of J.V.G. Mallet, October 2017, 800 pounds From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, No. 488 Catalogue note: For a blue and white medallion of the same subject, see The British Museum, London, accession no.1887,0307,I.671. The 'Cameo' source, once owned by the King of Naples, appears in the 'Tassie and Raspe catalogue' of 1791, as no. 1768.
• GROUP OF FIVE ENGLISH BLACK TRANSFER-PRINTED
  GROUP OF FIVE ENGLISH BLACK TRANSFER-PRINTED CREAMWARE TABLEWARES AND TWO WORCESTER PORCELAIN BLACK TRANSFER-PRINTED WARES, 18TH CENTURYGROUP OF FIVE ENGLISH BLACK TRANSFER-PRINTED CREAMWARE TABLEWARES AND TWO WORCESTER PORCELAIN BLACK TRANSFER-PRINTED WARES, 18TH CENTURY, including: a Neale black transfer-printed 'motto' plate emblematic of Wisdom and Industry, circa 1780-90, incised ellipsis to the reverse, printed in black with Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom, seated before three putti circling the globe above the inscription 'Let Wisdom Unite Us', flanked by pendant game trophies, the shaped circular border molded with three splayed swags and painted with a black feather edge, dia: 9 3/4 in.; a creamware punch-pot and cover, with acanthus leaf-molded spout, strap handle and globular finial, both sides with peasant scenes of a family watching a child play the horn, h: 8 in.; a creamware Dutch-Market 'motto' cup and saucer emblematic of Liberty, Staffordshire or Yorkshire, circa 1787, the cup with shepherd and sheep to reverse, the dish with Liberty and motto 'Voor Vryhyde en Vaderland' (For Freedom and Fatherland), saucer, dia: 4 1/4 in. and cup dia: 1 1/4 in.; a creamware jug printed with Diana and her hounds to one side, and a pastoral scene to reverse, circa 1780-1800, h: 8 1/2 in; a Worcester porcelain teacup, circa 1760, printed after an engraving by Robert Hancock, 'The Tea Party', with a seated couple holding hands to one side and a woman and child to the other, h: 2 1/2 in.; and a Worcester porcelain mug, circa 1760, cylindrical with a loop handle, based on François Boucher, printed after an engraving by Robert Hancock known as 'The Well-Head', h: 5 in. (7) Provenance: Plate - Gift of Anne and Jeff Miller, March 1986 Punch pot - With Mark Matz Antiques, April 30, 1988 ($1,250) Cup and saucer with example of shepherd and sheep - With Jean Sewell Antiques, London, August 8, 1988 for 45 pounds ($78.45) Mug - Ex. California private collection, with Mimi and Steve Levine Antiques, Alexandria, VA, 1990 ($893) Jug - Gift of Tom Walford, 2002 From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, Nos. 166, 206, 215, 261 and 349 Catalogue note: Plate - see the National Museum of Liverpool, accession no. 52.60.1 for a teapot printed with the central Minerva medallion, signed lower right, T. Rothwell, for the Liverpool and Birmingham based engraver Thomas Rothwell. Examples from this service in Smithsonian (marked), and Victoria & Albert Museum, illustrated in Williams-Wood, pl. 115, For two additional examples and further citations, see The Estate of Tom and Lee Stanley, Potomack Auctions, Alexandria, VA, March 25, 2021, lot 532. Cup and saucer with example of shepherd and sheep - illustrated in Peter Walton, Temple Newsam House, (1976) cat. no. 1005 Mug - For a similar example see, The Victoria & Albert Museum, accession no. C.107-1935. Also illustrated Henry Sandon, "Worcester Porcelain", pl. 37; engraving no. 30, Cyril Cook, "The Life and Work of Robert Hancock", (1948) pl. 46, for a reverse print.
• ALPHONSE DEBAIN FRENCH SILVER SCALLOPED
  ALPHONSE DEBAIN FRENCH SILVER SCALLOPED RIM DISH Alphonse Debain French silver dish or plate with scalloped rim, maker's marks: AD initials flanking a woodcock, head of Minerva hallmark. 8.75" diameter. Approx: 8.84 ozt. Provenance: Removed from the Fifth Avenue residence of the MacArthur Family.
• HENRI GABERT FRENCH SILVER FISH SERVERS,
  HENRI GABERT FRENCH SILVER FISH SERVERS, 2 PCS. Henri Gabert French silver fish service, two pieces including knife and form, monogrammed on terminal reverse, maker's mark: HG flanking a gabion, bearing Minerva hallmark, in fitted box. Knife: 12" L. Silver not weighable. Provenance: Removed from the Fifth Avenue residence of the MacArthur Family.
• AFTER CANOVA LARGE BUST OF PARIS Large
  AFTER CANOVA LARGE BUST OF PARIS Large composition bust of Paris, after the model by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), depicted gazing sinister while judging which of the three goddesses, Juno, Minerva, or Venus, was the most beautiful, his curly hair adorned with a Phrygian cap symbolic of freedom and liberty, a sash crosses his chest, raised on a socle base, unsigned. 28.5? H x 13.5? diameter Note: similar example of the bust is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago and is based off the original work commissioned for Josephine, Empress of the French now if the collection of the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
• JEAN E. PUIFORCAT "BIARRITZ" SILVER
  JEAN E. PUIFORCAT "BIARRITZ" SILVER FRUIT FORKS 10 Jean E. Puiforcat French Art Deco silver fruit or ice cream forks, in the "Biarritz" pattern, set of 10, all bearing impressed "EP" in diamond lozenge, some bearing impressed head of Mercury and others Minerva. 4.75" L. Approx: 10.72 ozt.
• FINN JUHL JOHN STUART DANISH MODERN
  FINN JUHL JOHN STUART DANISH MODERN CORNER TABLE Finn Juhl for John Stuart Danish modern "Minerva" teak corner table, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for France and Son, corner top tier over caned lower tier, maker's labels including for France and Son and John Stuart Inc. 25" H x 29" square.
• DUTCH REPOUSSE SILVER TABLETOP LIGHTER
  DUTCH REPOUSSE SILVER TABLETOP LIGHTER Dutch silver table top lighter featuring a genre scene with musicians and general merriment, stamped with lion passant & Minerva mark, dated circa 1945. 3.625" H x 3" W x 1.125" D.
• FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRONZE BUST
  FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRONZE BUST OF MINERVA Antique French Neoclassical style patinated bronze bust of Minerva, circa 19th century, wearing a feathered helmet, with dore bronze accents on a rouge marble base. 17" H x 7" W x 5.5" D.
• FRENCH SILVER TASTEVIN WINE TASTING
  FRENCH SILVER TASTEVIN WINE TASTING CUPFrench silver tastevin (wine tasting cup), having loop handle, personalized F. Lacroix, with Minerva hallmark, approx 1"h, 4 1/8"w, 3 1/8"d, 2.76ozt
• FRENCH 950 SILVER CHASED & REPOUSSE
  FRENCH 950 SILVER CHASED & REPOUSSE TEAPOTFrench 950 silver teapot, having hinged lid, repousse and chased rocaille designs, cartouche with engraved heraldic crest, raised on three feet, Minerva hallmark underfoot, dent to one side, approx 7.5"h, 9"l, 5"w, 17.50ozt (inclusive of spacers)
• (12) FRENCH ALBERT DEFLON 950 SILVER
  (12) FRENCH ALBERT DEFLON 950 SILVER CORDIAL CUPS(lot of 12) French 950 silver cordial cups, Albert Deflon, early 20th c., with etched floral band, gilt washed interior, accompanied by fitted box, retailed by O. Leclercq, Paris, Minerva hallmarks, approx 1 5/8"h, 1 3/8"diam; 4.42ozt total
• (3) FRENCH SILVER TASTEVIN SERPENT-FORM
  (3) FRENCH SILVER TASTEVIN SERPENT-FORM HANDLES(lot of 3) French silver tastevin wine tasting cups, similarly styled, having serpent-form handles, (2) 800 silver, with dot and clover motif, faint Minerva hallmark, (1) silver content unknown, stamped with name at side of cup, maker's mark M.V. with male head in profile underfoot, approx 1"h, 4 1/8"w; 183 grams total
• (2) GLASS DECANTERS IN SILVER COLLARS
  (2) GLASS DECANTERS IN SILVER COLLARS & MOUNTS(lot of 2) Decanters, including: (1) clear cut-glass decanter, with etched ribbon motif, in 950 silver mount, with Ernest Pot et Cie and Minerva hallmarks, approx 11"h, (1) cranberry cut to clear decanter, with polychrome floral roundels, 800 silver collar, approx 14.5"h; for shipping purposes only: 3lbs total
• (3) FRENCH 950 SILVER & HORN HORS D'OEUVRE
  (3) FRENCH 950 SILVER & HORN HORS D'OEUVRE SET(lot of 3) French 950 silver dessert/ hors d'oeuvre set, Louis Coignet, with horn handles, Minerva hallmark in canted cartouche, including: (1) sugar sifter spoon, with pierced bowl, 6 78/"l, (1) fork, 6.75"l, (1) server, 7.25"l; 83.5 grams total (inclusive of all materials)
• (3) CHRISTOFLE STERLING & SILVERPLATE
  (3) CHRISTOFLE STERLING & SILVERPLATE TABLEWARE(lot of 3) French Christofle sterling and silverplate tableware, including: (1) sterling silver beaker/ cup, with fluted body, Minerva hallmark, approx 3"h, (1) silverplate beaker/ cup, with ribbed band, approx 3"h, (1) silverplate cassolette, with applied handles, retailed by Kirby Beard & Co., Paris, approx 12"w (including handles); for shipping purposes only: 2.5lbs total
• SILVER. GUSTAV KELLER SILVER MOUNTED
  SILVER. GUSTAV KELLER SILVER MOUNTED ROSEWOOD CAR Portable Desk. Gustav Keller French .950 silver mounted rosewood automobile portable desk with tambour rolling front and interior compartments. Stamped, "G. Keller" with partial French silver hallmarks of what is most surely depicting Minerva and representative of .950 silver. With a central Gaston Vero clock, and brass hooks verso. From an E 66th St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: desk measures approx. 14.5" w x 4.675" d x 6.75" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• HERMES 925-950 SILVER DACHSHUND FORM
  HERMES 925-950 SILVER DACHSHUND FORM LETTER OPENERFrench 925-950 silver "Dachshund" letter opener, Ravinet d'Enfert et Cie for Hermes, Paris, with French silver standard Minerva hallmark, accompanied by worn branded box, approx 9.25"l; 3.15ozt
• SILVER. FRENCH EUGENE LEFEBVRE .950
  SILVER. FRENCH EUGENE LEFEBVRE .950 SILVER VASE. Signed French Eugene LeFebvre .950 silver vase with handles depicting Art Deco style open-mouthed snakes flanking bezel set faceted green gems - most probably Peridot. With a make's mark of Eugene LeFebvre (France, 1896-1910), and a French 1st standard domestic silver hallmark of Minerva head representing .950 silver. Total approx. weight is 8.18 troy oz (gross). From an E 66th St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: vase measures approx. 5.125" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• STAFFORDSHIRE PEARL GLAZED EARTHENWARE
  STAFFORDSHIRE PEARL GLAZED EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF MARS AND MINERVA10 1/2 x 4 x 4 in. Condition Each with wear, some losses to the decoration, minor firing cracks. Both with replaced spears. Mars with restoration to the hand, shield, elbow and flag. Minerva with restoration to the hand. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• STERLING. (3) CARTIER LES MUST DE CARTIER
  STERLING. (3) CARTIER LES MUST DE CARTIER HANAPS or Flutes. (3) Cartier Les Must de Cartier sterling hanaps or champagne flutes with tri-color interwoven band detailing. Stamped to the underside, "Cartier Made in France 925", alongside a head of Minerva hallmark signifying sterling, and an additional stamp in an oval frame. Each flute displays a serial number: 328897, 328851, and 328719. Each cup is accompanied by a fitted hinged case and a Les Must de Cartier box. One Cartier Certificate of Authenticity. Total approx. weight is 17.08 troy oz (gross). From an E 82nd St, NY apartment. Dimensions: flutes measure approx.8.125" h. Condition: Good, like new condition. Some wear to exterior boxes.
• SILVER. SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH GALLE
  SILVER. SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH GALLE VASE. Signed Galle etched acid etched and enamel decorated vibrant orange and yellow lobed vase with beautiful floral decoration. Signed, "Galle Nancy Depose GG". French Art Nouveau .950 silver foliate design mount to opening - with a French 1st standard silver hallmark of a Minerva head representing .950 silver and an unidentified maker's mark of 'GD" flanking a fox? vertically. Silver-tone footed base apparently unmarked. From a New Rochelle, NY estate. Dimensions: vase measures approx. 9.875" high. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor ding/sdents. Possible minor losses to terminating points of silver mounts. Vase has not been viewed unmounted.
• SILVER. (12) FRENCH ERNEST ESCHWEGE
  SILVER. (12) FRENCH ERNEST ESCHWEGE PLACECARD Holders. (12) Signed French Ernest Eschwege figural placecard holders. With maker's mark of "EE" with a lozenge form frame. (10) placecard holders display French pictorial hallmarks of a boar's head signifying .800 silver, and (2) placecard holders displaying second standard pictorial hallmarks of a Minerva head signifying .800 silver. Total approx. weight of all items is 2.78 troy oz (gross). From a Hollis, NY estate. Dimensions: placecard holders measure approx. 2.05" high. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• SILVER. PAIR OF EDMOND TETARD .950 SILVER
  SILVER. PAIR OF EDMOND TETARD .950 SILVER MOUNTED Claret Jugs. Pair of signed Edmond Tetard .950 silver mounted claret jugs with foliate design and beautiful ribbed design to bodies. Stamped to underside with a 1st standard French Minerva head signifying .950 silver and a maker's mark of ED.T set within a lozenge form frame representing Edmond Tetard. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: jugs measure approx. 8.5" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.