Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Silver Marcasite 1940’s Brooch

Vintage Hobe brooch produced in the 1940s. These unique designs feature elaborate, hand-crafted leaves and flowers, bows, baskets and hearts. The jewelry from this period was all made in sterling silver. Originally sold in up-scale department stores and boutiques, Hobe jewelry was marketed under the slogan ?Jewels of Legendary Splendor?. Stars of the stage and screen wore these creations. It measures 2.9 inches by 2 inches and weighs 22.3g. It looks like it is gold plated but no marks on the piece. It has been cleaned but will have some residual tarnish in places. It is still a lovely piece.