Hobe Cameo Brooch/Pendant​

Stunning in its beauty. Vintage. Excellent condition. Rare piece. Apprx 1.5 inches long. Signed Hobe. 35 Hobé et Cie was founded by Jacques Hobé in France in 1887. While he was trained as a master goldsmith, his business focused primarily on finely crafted sterling silver jewelry. William Hobé, his son, moved to the United States around 1920 bringing his family’s acuity for producing high quality jewelry with him. He founded the Hobé Button Co. first and then a costume jewelry business called Hobé Cie Ltd. Hobe also did jobs for Delizza and Elster (Juliana). Hobe was a favorite of the movie stars.