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Art Deco Moderne Copper Athena Goddess Earrings browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned: Pre 1930: item # 723110 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $98 (Free U.S. Shipping & Gift-Wrap if Desired) |
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A perfect gift for one of the goddesses in your life -- or a treat for yourself to wear whenever you want a little extra magic -- these antique copper dangle earrings have a really powerful presence. They aren't massive, but simply packed with style, dimension and gleaming color. It's hard to look away from them. Athena was the goddess of wisdom and handicrafts, but is pictured most often helmeted, in her guise as goddess of war -- meaning the more disciplined, strategic side of it. In ancient Greek mythology, she advised heroes including Odysseus, Jason and Heracles. Hers is definitely a useful spirit to have whispering in your ear! Here she's shown as a proud Deco era beauty with a streamlined helmet defined by sweeping lines that project speed and dynamism. Athena's gorgeous profile in high relief is backed by flat metal and anchored to a rope-twist hoop that dangles from a sleek button top. The earrings are entirely of copper, except for screw fasteners of white metal, which can easily be slipped off and replaced by hooks, if you prefer them. The drops measure just under an inch round and total hanging length is just under 1.5 inches -- suggesting that the dimensions are exact by European measurement. Most likely origin is France (where Art Deco design was called Moderne) and probable dating would be 1925-1930. Condition, as you see, is fantastic and provenance is a Midwestern estate that contained other little-worn jewels from this era. There's no charge for insured U.S. Priority shipping and glamorous gift-wrap is always free when desired. Please e-mail erinharris@comcast.net to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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