AN ANTIQUE ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 18K YELLOW GOLD AND GLASS BROOCH, "Profile Head of Minerva in Helmet," POSSIBLY ITALIAN, the central frosted surface relief profile portrait of the goddess Minerva(Athena) wearing a dragon helmet with laurel leaf crown within a granule and rope twist trefoil and flower orb motif mounting, diameter: 1 1/4". Note: A copy of the registered bidder's government-issued ID is required and must be on file with the auction gallery before any jewelry, watches, and/or gold is released for shipping. Provenance: Estate of Francis E. And Henrietta C. Judson, Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Some minor expected wear, unmarked, surface soil and within crevices, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.