Antique Art Deco French Silver Plated Goddess Athena Signed Becker Charm Pendant

Yes, signed Becker along the left side at the front. Swift and agile is Athena. Signed and made by the French artisan Becker, this antique pendant is unique for its refined and detailed portrait of the Greek goddess revered for her intelligence and strategic thinking.

Note a subtle mistletoe motif at the front, that is again artfully depicted at the back of the pendant, representing her status as a virgin goddess. With a silver-plated setting in a bright, yet warm silver hue, its shapely silhouette highlights the unique detail, from the stately bridge of her nose to her wavy, long hair.

Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the silver plating. Antique jewelry often features depictions of various gods and goddesses from mythology, particularly from ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

These deities were believed to possess unique qualities and powers and were revered as protectors or symbols of specific values. For example, Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and prophecy, was often depicted with a lyre or a bow, while Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was often shown with an apple or a mirror. Other popular deities included Bacchus, the god of wine and celebration, and Neptune, the god of the sea. These divine figures were often portrayed in intricate detail, with fine craftsmanship and using precious metals and gemstones, making antique jewelry featuring these motifs highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts ali. _gsrx_vers_1678 GS 9.8.2 (1678).

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