Napier History

February 17, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 17, 2022

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The Napier Co. History

Some of you may know that I co-founded with Pamela Siegel Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l. If you have ever researched information on vintage costume jewelry, you’ve probably visited our website. We are donation-driven (not tax-deductible), and our website, after ten years, needs an overhaul. Please read below.

Some of you may know that I co-founded with Pamela Siegel Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l. If you have ever researched information on vintage costume jewelry, you’ve […]

February 16, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 16, 2022

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The Napier Co. History

These four pendants came to us by way of The Napier Archive. We do not know much about this collection, or whether it went into production. The pendant necklaces predate 1999 when the company was sold to Victoria & Co. Perhaps some of our Napier friends can shed light about this collection.

These four pendants came to us by way of The Napier Archive. We do not know much about this collection, or whether it went into production. […]

February 15, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 15, 2022

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We have all seen the Napier “Humpty Dumpty” children’s bank, but have you seen the baby powder dispenser? These certainly don’t come up often, and it is another example of the fun items Napier created for its children’s line. This item dates from the mid-1960s to 1974. To produce the hand-textured finish shown on the “Humpty Dumpty,” strong hands covered by leather gloves and practiced craftsmen were required..

We have all seen the Napier “Humpty Dumpty” children’s bank, but have you seen the baby powder dispenser? These certainly don’t come up often, and it […]

February 14, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 14, 2022

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This Napier torsade dates approximately to the 1990s–similarly to the last torsade we shared that was made with jewel-tone resin beads. However, this piece is made with faceted crystals. This five-strand necklace is made of rich emerald and topaz jewel-toned faceted crystals. The topaz-colored crystals are flanked by gold-tone disk spacers. The emerald-colored strands have additional hand-textured spheres every five beads. The clasp is hand-textured adding extra detail to the piece. The necklace weighs slightly more than seven ounces. We date this piece to c. 1990 when the company had collections in jewel tones. The see the torsade previously mentioned click here: https://ift.tt/L8G4BbT

This Napier torsade dates approximately to the 1990s–similarly to the last torsade we shared that was made with jewel-tone resin beads. However, this piece is made […]

February 13, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 13, 2022

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Rings

Napier Fashion Rings

These four rings came from The Napier Archive. The gold-tone ring on the left is marked Napier Ⓒ and dates to approx 1970. It was produced […]

February 10, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 10, 2022

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Napier Children’s Giftware Line

Napier Children’s Giftware Line The Napier Co. had a fairly extensive giftware line directed toward child-related items. Shown here is a child’s porringer (item# 174) and […]

February 9, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 9, 2022

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The Napier Eagle Letter Opener

Napier Eagle Letter Opener This lovely Napier eagle-motif letter opener goes nicely with the stamp holder we showed you the other day. Another great Napier desk […]

February 7, 2022

1950s Napier Floral Aurora Borealis Earrings

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 7, 2022

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Giant Napier Flower Earrings

These fabulous gold-tone aurora borealis earrings remind us of a bouquet of peonies. The earrings feature hand-textured stampings that were folded and twisted to form golden petals.

February 5, 2022

Published by Melinda Lewis on February 5, 2022

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Post War Jewelry Manufacturing

Some of the most collectible Napier jewelry are the pieces made post-war as the company transitioned back to civilian interests. These bracelet designs still speak to […]