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Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954

About the Item

Silvertone sundial brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; tarnishing normal for its age. This is from Napier's "Golden Time" series which was advertised in 1954. The same brooch is shown on pg. 265 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.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    Silver Plate
  • Weight:
    4 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Diameter: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good; tarnishing normal for its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Easton, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3816220937602
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