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Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Clip Earrings

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1950s art deco style shell clip-back earrings. Marked, "Napier." Measure: 1.44 inches L x 1.44 inches W. Condition: Very good; some tarnishing for their age, wear to clip backs. The matching pendant necklace is also available for purchase. 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:
    4 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.44 in (36.58 mm)Width: 1.44 in (36.58 mm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)Diameter: 1.44 in (36.58 mm)Length: 1.44 in (36.58 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good; some tarnishing for their age, wear to clip backs.
  • Seller Location:
    Easton, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3816222335502
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