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 HookE.A. Bliss Chatelaine Hook Back
Jewelry historian, Melinda Lewis is co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l (CJCI) and author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry.