1950s Hobé Gold and Diamante Floral Bracelet marcasite_brooch An innovative design produced around

An innovative design produced around 1955 after the invention by a fellow Austrian crystal manufacturer

this has lost its design label with the passage of time

Tailored from the most fabulous fabric - a furry black chenille shot through with gold lurex in a gingham pattern - it plays homage to the high-octane glamour of the house’s early years

It is labelled a vintage UK 16 or US 12

one a mohair example and the other a silk

1950s Hobé Gold and Diamante Floral Bracelet marcasite_brooch An innovative design produced aroundThis decadent 1950s cuff bracelet was designed by Hob, whose sculptural flowers, intricate metalwork, rhinestones and faux pearls are characteristic of the houses richly decorative style. Crafted from gold tone base metal, the bracelet is adorned with four large flowers. Tiny rhinestones trace the edges of the petals, while each centre is set with a faux pearl surrounded by a further halo of stones. The petals are engraved with an all over spiral