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 3 inches by 2.2 inches and weighs 35g. It has been cleaned but will have some residual tarnish in places. It is still a lovely piece.