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ANTIQUE HOBE' BROACH 1903 TO 1917 POSSIBLE CITRINE SAPH
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Up for auction is a vintage Hobe bezel brooch Hobe Mark is "1903 to 1917" 2 1/2 long and 1 1/2 wide. I'm not an expert and knew nothing about Hobe. I found the pin in my Dad's collection. So I researched the pin before I listed it. I have read that Hobe sometimes used semi-precious gemstones during the early years. So, this could be Citrine & Sapphire, or if not then it is in Real clear Rhinestones. It appears to be in Sterling Silver, but he also made jewelry from silver tone which is rhodium plated, but I think that was much later. The piece is in great vintage condition and my pictures fail to capture the beauty of the piece. Either way it is a beautiful pin. I am putting a reserve Price on this piece because it is valuable, and I would rather keep it than sell it at a unfair price. Condition: Excellent. All stones and prongs intact. No darkening, scratches, or corrosion. I've also shown a later picture of the same style but with gold rhodium plated wire work. My pictures are not as clear as this one. Jewelry from this company is known for its extraordinary workmanship and attention to detail. The History Of Hobe Can Be Traced Back Several Generations To Mid-19th Century Paris And Jacques Hobe, A Reputed Master Goldsmith Recognized Throughout Western Europe As A Producer Of Fine Jewelry.
In case your interested, is a little History on Hobe: Hobe et Cie was founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobe. His concept was to use fine jewelry techniques and non-precious materials to create jewelry for the middle class as well as for the wealthy. Jewelry from this company is known for its extraordinary workmanship and attention to detail. The History Of Hobe Can Be Traced Back Several Generations To Mid-19th Century Paris And Jacques Hobe, A Reputed Master Goldsmith Recognized Throughout Western Europe As A Producer Of Fine Jewelry. Brought to America in 1915 by his son William, Hobe jewelry was popular not only with everyday customers, but also with the Hollywood stars and such luminaries as Flo Ziegfield. Inspired by period jewelry of the past, Hobe jewelry had an historic flavor. Jacques Hobe Had Three Sons Who Continued The Tradition Of Making Superior Fine Jewelry. It Was His Son, William Hobe, Who Went A Step Farther And Made The Name Hobe Famous For Its Mass-Produced And Elegant Costume Jewelry. According To The Legend, William Hobe Was Working As A Representative Of A German Company Selling Theatrical Costumes When He Came To New York And Approached Florence Ziegfeld To Purchase Costumes For The Famed Ziegfeld Follies. Florence Placed A Large Order For The Costumes, But Also Asked William To Create Inexpensive But Real Looking Jewelry To Complement The Showgirls' Costumes. Thus Began William Hobe's Venture In America And The Founding Of A Firm To Produce Costume Jewelry. According To The Same Legend Perpetuated By The Hobe Family, The Term "Costume Jewelry" Was First Used By Florence Ziegfeld Whenever He Referred To The Jewelry Purchased From William For His Showgirls. Hobe Jewelry Demonstrates Excellent And Elegant Designs With High Quality Stones Embellishing Superior Silver Or Gold Plated Metalwork. The Workmanship Is Excellent Especially On Its Reproductions Of Antique Jewelry, Such As The Replicas Of The Jewelry Of The European Courts. Especially In The Early Years Of Production (1935-1955) Their Work Was Of The Very Highest Quality, Using Many Of The Techniques Of Fine Jewelry In Creating Metalwork And Hand Setting The Stones. In Addition, Hobe Jewelry Consistently Uses High Quality Stones And Hobe Advertisements Claimed That Their Jewelry Was Handmade In The Entirety, In Platinum, Gold Or Sterling. The Jewelry Was Sold Primarily In Upscale Department Stores, Adopting The Slogan ?Jewels Of Legendary Splendor? In 1946. During The 1950's, Hobe Was The Jewelry Of Choice In Hollywood, Favored By Many Producers And Movie Stars, And Used To Compliment The Costumes Of Actresses In Movies And Fashion Models In Advertising ... 
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