Napier had extremely diverse jewelry designs? It designed metals, color (rhinestone), pearls, and use multiple manufacturing techniques. It had its own modelmakers, toolmakers, and design department. Everything was in-house so that it could be responsive to the market and its customers’ needs. Napier often made small runs of designs, and hence it can be challenging […]
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The Napier Dynasty Collection
This collection, designed by Eugene Bertolli, was inspired by President Nixon’s visit to China in 1972. The presidential visit signified the first arrival of a U.S. president to visit the People’s Republic of China. This set consisted of two different pendant necklaces, two cuff designs, two earring designs, and a wide flexible mesh belt with […]
Bliss Chatelaine
The Napier Co. began its history in North Attleboro, MA, in 1878 as The E. A Bliss Co. Sometimes written as The E. A. B. Co. This piece is from the company’s early history. This is a chatelaine holder made by The E. A. Bliss Co. E.A. Bliss Chatelaine Hook E.A. Bliss Chatelaine Hook Back