Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pearl Goddess Athena Pendant & Brooch
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1900: Item # 1398411
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1900: Item # 1398411
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An elegant Art Nouveau 14K gold pendant and watch pin depicting the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. The design is worked in the medallist style more typical of French Art Nouveau jewelry, but this piece is American. The workmanship is first rate. Athena was the goddess of wisdom, horses and olives, and was the patroness of Athens. Here she is shown wearing her helmet, but it is adorned with wings instead of the usual dragon. Her identity is confirmed, however, with the sprigs of olive leaves and fruit tucked into her helmet. The edges of the pendant are set with small natural pearls. The back is stamped "14K" and retains the original folding bail, pinstem and watch hook.
NOTE: The pendant is shown with an optional 16" 14K gold chain.
An elegant Art Nouveau 14K gold pendant and watch pin depicting the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. The design is worked in the medallist style more typical of French Art Nouveau jewelry, but this piece is American. The workmanship is first rate. Athena was the goddess of wisdom, horses and olives, and was the patroness of Athens. Here she is shown wearing her helmet, but it is adorned with wings instead of the usual dragon. Her identity is confirmed, however, with the sprigs of olive leaves and fruit tucked into her helmet. The edges of the pendant are set with small natural pearls. The back is stamped "14K" and retains the original folding bail, pinstem and watch hook.
NOTE: The pendant is shown with an optional 16" 14K gold chain.
- Origin: America, ca. 1900.
- Condition: excellent; sharp details; all original.
- Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter.
- Weight: 6.0 grams.
