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Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch

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1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; some discoloration to edge of goldtone. The matching earrings in silvertone are shown on pg. 302 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:
    Gold Plate
  • Weight:
    3 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Length: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Easton, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3816220580692
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