Hobnail Finger Bowl 1887 - 1896

This pink and iridescent glass finger bowl is a prime example of “Hobnail” glass, a style popularized by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company in the late 19th century. The piece features a distinctive hobnail pattern, consisting of small, raised bumps that give the glass a textured and unique appearance. This particular bowl is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. The hobnail technique involves pressing molten glass into a mold, creating the signature textured surface, which is evident in this finger bowl.