3 Piece hobnail glass set
Three pieces of opalescent greenish colored hobnail dishes consisting of a small pitcher, a shot glass, and a vase. The points are blue. The shot glass has 3 little "feet". All pieces are in very good condition, showing no defects. These were supposedly bequeathed to my mother from someone in her family. When she owned a store more than 15 years ago she attempted to sell them for $85 (shot glass), $125 (vase), and $175 (pitcher).
Vase: 3.75 inches tall. 3.5 inches wide.Shot glass: 2.5 inches tall. 2 inches wide.Pitcher: 4.25 inches tall. The diameter opening is 2 inches. Max width is about 5 inches.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An assembled three-piece group of Hobnail Glass articles
unattributed maker(s), probably late 19th or early 20th Century
Comprising:
a pitcher, a vase and a beaker vase or shot glass; all unmarked
Vase: 3-3/4 in. tall ($60-80)
Shot glass: 2-1/2 in. tall ($30-40)
Pitcher: 4-1/4 in. tall ($50-70)
CONDITION: All purported to be in very good condition, with no visible defects.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 140-190 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Fenton did make "Hobnail" pattern pieces but they were diligent about marking them. The pattern was copied by other makers but collectors really only want the ones that are signed/labeled etc. You're all set here.
Good morning Delia. I've added a photo of the bottoms of all three without their price tags. As far as I can tell, there are no markings on them. The shot glass is hobnailed on the bottom whereas the other two are smooth with a recess on the bottom. For what its worth, my sister once said she had heard they were "Fenton". Any sense of how old they are?