Hobnail Finger Bowl 1887 - 1896

The "Hobnail Finger Bowl" is a piece of pressed glass made by the Hobbs, Brockunier and Company in the late 19th century. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a distinctive "hobnail" pattern of raised bumps across its surface. The use of this decorative technique, popular during the Victorian era, lends a tactile quality to the bowl. The bowl's delicate pink hue adds to its charm, making it a beautiful example of American glassmaking from the late 19th century.