Hobnail Finger Bowl 1887 - 1896

The "Hobnail Finger Bowl" is a piece of pressed glass, made by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company between 1887 and 1896. This "Hobnail" pattern is recognized by the distinctive round protrusions all over the surface, along with a fluted, decorative rim. The opaque, pink glass, also known as "ruby" glass, was a popular color for the company and was often used in tableware, such as this finger bowl. This piece can now be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.