Posted 5 years ago
highlander56
(79 items)
It just goes to show I know nothing about vintage Czech Glass...or Hobe for that matter. My recent acquisition arrived in the mail yesterday and I was thrilled with it. The seller had not eluded to it being Czech Glass and said there was no mark. Bu based on my...evidently...limited knowledge...it looked like some pieces I saw in Prague years ago. But maybe I didn’t remember them correctly.
Regardless, I loved it and pulled out my loupe expecting to find a tiny Czech mark. Much to my surprise, I found Hobe marked on both ends of the bead attachment. I was not displeased by any means, just felt really dumb that although I’ve heard plenty about Hobe, I didn’t recognize it.
The necklace is three strands, measuring 18”, 16”, and 14”. Outside of having some dirt near the bead caps, it in mint...LOL...condition. It is strung on very fine chain.
Since I’m not a true vintage bead expert, can anyone tell me what the names of the various beads are called? I’m just guessing the round beads would be lampwork. They appear to be Glass and look like Glass has been melted over them to make a pattern. The long green beads are faceted. I can’t tell if they are lucite or glass. The smaller spacer beads look like milk glass but does that come in green? I don’t know what they are. Would this be a 1980’s Hobe style?
As always, I appreciate everyone’s input and comments. I learn a lot from this board...and it is fun at that! Thank you!
Terry
Hi Terry,
I looked through the Hobe bead necklaces in CW's Hobe article. There are similar ones to yours which have been dated to the 1950's. I do believe that is a good date for your necklace too. It is a very lovely necklace - I'm green with envy!
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/costume-jewelry/hobe
Gillian thank you so much for your comment. I went to the link you posted and saw several similar necklaces. So it does appear 1950’s...which flabbergasts me. I thought with the condition it was in it must be newer. Someone took care of it! I also checked Ruby Lane, Morning Glory, Etsy sites and did find two other Hobe necklaces that used those funky long lucite or glass faceted green beads. But the seller’s didn’t reference a date. Now I will try to gently clean it without causing any damage...or I’d better just leave it alone. LOL
Thank you again!
Terry
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Gillian
Thank you everybody for taking a peek at my new Hobe acquisition! Gillian did some research and believes it is from the 1950’s, not the 80’s as my limited knowledge thought. I’m learning more about Hobe in the process, so hope to recognize it more readily when I see it again!
Ms.CrystalShip LOL!!! I don’t know that much about beads either, Eileen...and even less about Hobe as when I bought them thought they were Czech Glass. So was surprised and pleased while feeling dumb in the process. I have a lot of turquoise, onyx, sodalite, a strand of angel skin coral, and others so mineral types of beads I’m more familiar with. It’s when it gets to glass, Lucite vs acrylic or Bakelite that I have more difficulty identifying...especially online. If I can play with them it’s easier. But those lightweight ones...clueless!