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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 2582684, member: 5833&quot;]Yes, definitely Athena/Minerva.&nbsp; Not sure whether engraver of the MOP was under the stylistic influence of art deco or just avoiding having to cut curved lines, giving her that angular look.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My first reaction was 1950s, but the care with which she has been framed - the bezel had to be custom made to follow the curve of the shell - makes me think earlier, 1930s, maybe.&nbsp; Having that twisted wire (probably gold filled) trim also suggests an earlier period.&nbsp; Later on it would have been left in the silver alone.&nbsp; Nice, solid piece.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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