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Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
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Napier modernist goldtone tassel necklace with spring ring clasp. Marked "Napier" on the rings around the clasp. Overall measures: 17 inches by 6 inches. Pendant measures: 8 1/4 inches L x 4 5/8 inches W. Condition: Very good; light scratches. This is a variation on a necklace that Napier featured in a 1972 advertisement. An identical necklace is shown on pg. 461 of Melinda L. Lewis & Henry Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry."
Vintage Napier jewelry was made in Meridan, Connecticut and is very high quality and desirable. In the 1950s, jewelry by Napier was worn by celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day, Mamie Eisenhower and Miss America. A necklace sold by Napier in the 1980s or 1990s could cost $100 or more. The plant in Meridan was closed in 2000 and the company sold in 2002, so while the company name still exists, the jewelry is now mass produced.
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- Weight:1 lb
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (431.8 mm)Width: 6 in (152.4 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Diameter: 6 in (152.4 mm)Length: 17 in (431.8 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1972
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good condition with light scratches.
- Seller Location:Easton, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3816220525012
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