Materials and Features:

• Carved iridescent purple resin plastic clam shell brooch

Type: Wide C-clasp catch

Age/Origin: 1980’s

Marks: Holt Renfrew, Made in Italy (foil sticker)

The Story: Holt Renfrew & Co is a Canadian luxury department store chain founded in 1837 by William S. Henderson. It is currently owned by Selfridges Group, through which it is affiliated with the European department stores Selfridges, Brown Thomas, and de Bijenkorf. The chain is comparable to the American department stores Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Measurements:

• Weight: 30g

• Dimensions: Approx. 2.75” in length, 3” at widest point

Condition: Excellent like-new condition