Lovely Swiss 14K gold, diamond and enamel ladies antique pendant watch with a
rendering of Minerva circa 1895.
Wonderful engraved and enamel rendering enhanced with diamonds.
White enamel dial with gold and black numbers and fancy gold hands.
10 jewel cylinder movement. Particularly fine condition.
The name "Minerva" is likely imported from the Etruscans who called her Menrva.
Minerva was the Roman name of Greek goddess Athena. She was considered to be
the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, crafts, and
the inventor of music. The snapshot is of a statue of Minerva in Heidelberg.