Hobnail bowl 1887 - 1896

This "Hobnail bowl" is a clear glass bowl with a unique design of small, evenly spaced, round bumps across the entirety of the bowl, created by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company in the late 19th century. The bowl is a prime example of the "Hobnail" glassmaking technique, a process popular from 1887-1896 that employed small, raised bumps to create a distinct visual effect. This piece is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.