Hobnail Sauce Dish 1887 - 1896

This "Hobnail Sauce Dish" is a striking example of late 19th-century American glassmaking. Created by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company, this small, yet intricate, dish features a vibrant pink glass interior and a white, textured exterior. The hobnail pattern, a distinctive characteristic of the company's work, adds a tactile element to the piece and is a beautiful example of the "pressed glass" technique popular in this era. This dish, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the beauty and artistry of American glass-blowing traditions.