Napier vintage jewellery

Green Apple brooch, glowing from within like in the style of Austrian fruit. Napier vintage jewellery

Napier vintage jewellery
The history of “Napier” began in 1875 in Attleboro – a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Initially, they released men’s pocket watch made of silver under the name “Whitney and Rice”. Already in 1882 the owners renamed the company to “Carpenter and Bliss”, shifting production to the state of Connecticut and in the following decade their business was growing very fast.
In 1922 the president of the company became James Napier, who launched jewellery under the brand of his own name – Napier. Unlike many jewelry companies of the time, Napier did not stop any work during the First and the Second World War. Instead, the company wisely reconstructed the manufacture, having started making orders and medals.
Among the most notable designers who made jewelry for Napier were Eugene E. Bertolli and Warren O. Dontigney headed by Frederick W. Rettenmeyer (chief designer from 1907 to 1964).

Disney Napier rare vintage brooch

In the 1950s the First Lady Mamie Eisenhower called Napier her favorite jewelry and almost never parted with given to her bracelet from the Egyptian collection. The Napier Company was sold in 1980. The new owner, Victoria & Company Ltd, releasing several unsuccessful collections, was unable to save any design or style of the famous jewelry brand. October 15, 1999 Napier brand ceased to exist, only a few months before their incredible 125-year anniversary.

1962 patents for Bertolli and Dontigney designs

Maker’s mark

Militant Donald Duck brooch. Gold tone, red and green crystals

Teddy Bear movable brooch pin. Gold tone, rhinestones. 1960-70s

Hummingbird vintage brooch

Sterling silver set of brooch and clips

Silver bracelet

Faux pearl branch brooch

Napier vintage jewellery

Lupin Brooch and clips

Bouquet brooch

Owl brooch

Leaf brooch, silver tone

Strawberry brooch

Red Strawberry brooch

Gorgeous necklace

Bird Wing brooch

Bracelet with pendants in the form of fruit. Chain made of metal silver tone. The end of the 1950s. Bracelet 20.25 cm, fruit 3.75 cm. £ 75-95 CRIS

Elephant Brooch. Metal, gilding, filigree, imitation ruby and pearls. Mid 1950s. 75 cm £ 50-55 CRIS

Ethnic style Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Gold inserts, beads of different colors and shapes. 1960s necklace 152.5 cm, Bracelet 17.75 cm, Earrings 3.75 cm. £ 80-95 ABIJ

Grape Brooch. Textured gold-plated metal, grapes and spiral – polished gold-plated metal. 1950s 12.75 cm. £ 65-75 CRIS

Mid 1950s Bracelet – gold-plated metal, artificial emerald, turquoise, rubies, amethyst and pearls. £ 100-125 CRIS

Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Metal, gilding, filigree, transparent rhinestone. Mid 1950s. Circumference 41 cm, Bracelet 19 cm, earrings 7 cm £ 100-125 CRIS