Avon Of Belleville Brooch

This is a true vintage Avon Of Belleville Brooch made more than fifty years ago. It was designed by Marcel Boucher. It bears the Avon Of Belleville hallmark as well as the Boucher four digit code indicating that it was made in the early 1960's just before Boucher passed away in 1965. Rare to find Avon of Belleville, is not to be confused with Avon Cosmetics Corp. Avon Of Belleville was formed by Abe Mazer (Mazer/Jomaz) in 1945, producing fine quality jewelry out of their plant in Belleville Ontario. Much of Avon of Belleville jewelry is designed by Marcel Boucher, and although bearing the Avon of Belleville mark it is also imprinted with Boucher's signature 4-digit design numbers. Avon of Belleville ceased to exist in 1971 which coincides with the time that Avon cosmetics began producing costume jewelry.