Articulating Panda Bear Pendant Necklace by Napier, circa 1960, Double Signed

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Articulating Panda Bear Pendant Necklace by Napier, circa 1960, Double Signed

About the Item

Very rare and unique articulating 3" panda bear pendant necklace with original silver tone snake chain by Napier, circa 1960. This highly collectible piece is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern design, signed Napier on pendant verso and chain and accented with crystals for the panda's eyes. The silver and gunmetal tone body is texturized which provides an attractive sheen flickering delightfully against light sources. Founded in 1875 Massachusetts as Whitney and Rice, originally specializing in silver products, the company later became Carpenter and Bliss, then changing again to E.A. Bliss Company. Jewelry production was suspended during the first World War shifting to medals and medallions production. After the war the company shifted focus back on producing jewelry and James H. Napier became the company’s president, renaming it to the Napier Bliss Company then in 1922 changing again to The Napier Company. James Napier continued as head of the company until 1960. During James Napier's years at the helm, the designs were greatly influenced by European and Paris fashions due to his visits abroad. In the 1920s and 1930s many Napier pieces featured Egyptian inspired themes with symbols such as scarabs, cobras, King Tut, and Osiris and Isis. The company became highly successful and Napier jewelry was worn by movie stars, such as Lana Turner and Sonja Henie. In the 1950s, the Napier Company presented First Lady Mamie Eisenhower with a bracelet bearing an elephant design, which was reputedly one of her favorite pieces of jewelry, and which she wore often, and the Napier Company gifted the contestants of the 1955 Miss America Pageant with fashion jewelry. MEASUREMENTS: Pendant measures 2" x 3" on 23" silver tone snake chain, both pendant and chain are signed Napier. CONDITION: This item is in excellent vintage condition, ready to be worn immediately.

Creator:
Napier
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (76.2 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 23 in (584.2 mm)
Style:
Modernist
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition, no issues, ready to be worn immediately.
Seller Location:
McKinney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU162727073142