This brooch is a lovely vintage c. 1950s Napier mesh flower … or perhaps a sea anemone. It reminds me of the Belle of Barmera giant dinner plate dahlia–a large bigger-than-life flower. The piece measures 5″ when spread flat.
1950s Napier For Sale
July 11, 2022This lovely Napier moonglow brooch matches the necklace and earring set on page 272 of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry. The necklace was featured in “The Charleston Daily” November 16, 1955. It was also available in silver-plate with blue moonglow cabochons.
August 8, 2022This brooch is a lovely vintage c. 1950s Napier mesh flower … or perhaps a sea anemone. It reminds me of the Belle of Barmera giant dinner plate dahlia–a large bigger-than-life flower. The piece measures 5″ when spread flat.from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/m8UyLvA
Melinda Lewis
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.
