Antique HOBE Solid Sterling Silver Floral Wreath Brooch Pin 2-1/4" around 28.1 grams circa 1930s-1940s MH-1046 SB

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"Master goldsmith Jacques Hobé founded his jewelry workshop, Hobé et Cie, in France in 1887. The business made sterling silver jewelry using techniques rooted in fine jewelry manufacture. Around 1920, his son, William, brought the Hobé brand to the United States establishing the Hobé Button Co. first and then Hobé Cie Ltd. which made costume jewelry."

"Hobé used many different marks on costume jewelry during its history. Most were used on pieces made after the mid-1920s when production began in the United States. Those designating sterling silver, whether in combination with a gold wash or plain silver, were prominently used on pieces made during the late 1930s and ‘40s. Sterling jewelry made for Hobé by Ralph DeMassa may also include a triangle with three dots. Some of those designs were patented, and this can also be indicated on some of the sterling marks. When a copyright symbol is present, this usually signifies manufacture after 1955 although many pieces with Hobé marks produced after that time do not have copyright symbols. A few lines during the 1950s and ‘60s were marked with dates as well as the Hobé signature."

Read more at: https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/jewelry/-american/hobe

Brooch size: 2-1/4" around x 1/2" deep approx. without pin back
Brooch weight: 28.1 grams/0.90 ozt/0.99 ounces
Closure: modern findings and hardware
Maker marks: "Hobé STERLING" within a triangle, please see photo #10. Based on the information above and the marker's mark, we date this brooch to 1930s-1940's and before the 1950s.

Condition: PRE-OWNED. ITEM COMES FROM PRIVATE ESTATE SALE. Brooch is heavy and lovely with the patina of age, it has no warps, bends breaks, cracks or visible damage, only fine wear visible under close inspection with 10x magnification jeweler's loupe. Closure functions firmly and properly with no issues, pin is straight but ever-so-slightly leans in from previous use. Beautiful antique condition! Perfect for a birthday or holiday gift! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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