A Samson model of Minerva after a Derby original, modelled standing wearing a plumbed helmet, puce cuirass, a green yellow lined cape and robes painted with sprays of flowers, at her feet stand an owl and a scrolling mask-moulded sheild on a shaped base painted in brown and green (minor chips) painted gold anchor mark to reverse of base, circa 1900 -- 17in. high

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A Samson model of Minerva after a Derby original, modelled standing wearing a plumbed helmet, puce cuirass, a green yellow lined cape and robes painted with sprays of flowers, at her feet stand an owl and a scrolling mask-moulded sheild on a shaped base painted in brown and green (minor chips) painted gold anchor mark to reverse of base, circa 1900 -- 17in. high

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