Hobb

This spikey brooch is by Hobé is sometimes known as a ‘Sputnik’ brooch.  During the 1950s and 60s the ‘space race’ inspired many jewellery designers. William Hobé was the son of the French goldsmith Jacques Hobé who founded Hobé Cie in 1887.  William emigrated to America in the early 20th century establishing a theatrical costumes…