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Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880
Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880

Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A fine pair of Victorian hobnail cut crystal decanters, complete with their original fitted wooden presentation box and key.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian Period Hobnail-Cut Crystal Biscuit Barrel on Sheffield-Plated Stand
Victorian Period Hobnail-Cut Crystal Biscuit Barrel on Sheffield-Plated Stand

Victorian Period Hobnail-Cut Crystal Biscuit Barrel on Sheffield-Plated Stand

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, Victorian, hobnail-cut crystal biscuit barrel on original Sheffield plated stand, Sheffield, England, circa 1870, Cooper Bros. & Son, Ltd.- makers.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

By H. Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and onyx-mounted, hobnail cut crystal perfume bottle, Birmingham, England, 1920, H Matthews - maker.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Victorian Brass, Bronze & Crystal Chandelier With Peachblow Hobnail Glass Shade
Victorian Brass, Bronze & Crystal Chandelier With Peachblow Hobnail Glass Shade

Victorian Brass, Bronze & Crystal Chandelier With Peachblow Hobnail Glass Shade

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Victorian hanging chandelier, crafted circa 1880 from a combination of brass and bronze, features a distinctive peachblow hobnail glass shade. The metalwork displays ornate casting...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Victorian Betjemann Lock Silver-Plated Hobnail Cut-Glass Spirit Decanter c.1890
Victorian Betjemann Lock Silver-Plated Hobnail Cut-Glass Spirit Decanter c.1890

Victorian Betjemann Lock Silver-Plated Hobnail Cut-Glass Spirit Decanter c.1890

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare and highly distinctive late Victorian Betjemann patent-lock spirit decanter, dating to circa 1890, featuring a substantial silver-plated mount, elaborate hobnail and window-cu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Birmingham 1978 20th C
Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Birmingham 1978 20th C

Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Birmingham 1978 20th C

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of vintage sterling silver mounted hobnail-cut crystal square decanters and stoppers, with the makers mark of Moody & Archer and hallmarks for Birmingham 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Glass

Materials

Crystal

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century
French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

By Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small-scale French Empire potpourri vase, finely mounted in fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) and richly cut crystal. The vessel is arranged in two stages: above, a cup-shaped c...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Baccarat "Zénith" 2-Arm Wall Sconces in Black Crystal by Philippe Starck
Pair of Baccarat "Zénith" 2-Arm Wall Sconces in Black Crystal by Philippe Starck

Pair of Baccarat "Zénith" 2-Arm Wall Sconces in Black Crystal by Philippe Starck

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of wall sconces from Baccarat's celebrated Zénith collection, reinterpreted in opaque black ("Noir") crystal by Philippe Starck. Each sconce mounts to a circular hobnail-textu...

Category

Early 2000s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Handsome Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902
Handsome Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

Handsome Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

By T.H. Hazelwood

Located in Bath, GB

A most attractive early Edwardian tea caddy or canister of cylindrical form made from a hefty piece of crystal with an ever-popular hobnail cut design and a star-cut to the base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860
Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

By Baccarat

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality French Empire style Baccarat hobnail cut lead crystal glass two handled vase clock with ormolu-mounts, having a white enamel clock face with roman numerals and raised ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in New York, NY

This motif, which is on the sterling silver inkstand, is continued on the sterling silver lid of the hobnail cut crystal inkwell. Inkstand is designed with a pen-rest.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Plated Cruet Set c.1880
Antique English Silver Plated Cruet Set c.1880

Antique English Silver Plated Cruet Set c.1880

Located in Bath, GB

The set comprises of four condiment bottles made of heavy cut crystal in a smart hobnail design. Dating to c.1880, the set remains in excellent undamaged condition with wear commens...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar
Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar

Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar

By Heal's, Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Bar is sold with Asprey lemon juicer, silver collars & three hobnail design patterned crystal glass decanters.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar
Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar

Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar

By Heal's, Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Bar is sold with Asprey lemon juicer, silver collars & three hobnail design patterned crystal glass decanters.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885
Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885

Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885

Located in Bath, GB

Corp For Selling Stock In The Market During 1885 " A true Victorian example. There are three cut crystal circular hobnail-cut decanters tapering to the base, all in lovely conditi...

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Victorian Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Mounted Sweetmeat Dish
Victorian Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Mounted Sweetmeat Dish

Victorian Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Mounted Sweetmeat Dish

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian cut crystal and silver plate mounted sweetmeat dish with hinged divided lid and undertray, the crystal with hobnail cut decoration, the lid with engraved leaf decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Set of Three Cut Crystal Decanters Early 20th Century
Antique Set of Three Cut Crystal Decanters Early 20th Century

Antique Set of Three Cut Crystal Decanters Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb set of three antique cut crystal decanters circa 1920 in date. The vintage hobnail-cut crystal square decanters with faceted stoppers, with hexagon shaped panelled deep st...

Category

Vintage 1920s Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

French Hobnail Cut Crystal Casket Style Box
French Hobnail Cut Crystal Casket Style Box

French Hobnail Cut Crystal Casket Style Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This French cut crystal casket or box has been copper wheel cut into a hobnail pattern.

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Set of Three Edwardian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters 20thCentury
Antique Set of Three Edwardian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters 20thCentury

Antique Set of Three Edwardian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters 20thCentury

Located in London, GB

A superb set of three antique Edwardian hobnail cut crystal decanters circa 1900 in date.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Edwardian Sterling-Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Hexagonal Crystal Vases
Set of 3 Edwardian Sterling-Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Hexagonal Crystal Vases

Set of 3 Edwardian Sterling-Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Hexagonal Crystal Vases

By A. Brown & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of three, Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted, hobnail cut, hexagonal, crystal vases, Birmingham, England, 1905, A.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Coromandel Tantalus with Hobnail Cut Decanters
Antique Coromandel Tantalus with Hobnail Cut Decanters

Antique Coromandel Tantalus with Hobnail Cut Decanters

Located in Northampton, GB

The decanters are all crystal-cut hobnail design with faceted stoppers and star-cut bases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb
19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin Brothers

Located in Dublin, IE

The Tantalus has brass carrying handles and is brass strung, housing three lead crystal hobnail cut glass decanters and faceted stoppers , with pull-down front with brass plate stamp...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail Cut Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail Cut Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail Cut Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton

By Heath & Middleton

Located in New York, NY

Large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted hobnail-cut claret jug with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1891, John Thomas Heath and John Hartstone Middleton (who worked as Heath and M...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug By J. Grinsell & Sons
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug By J. Grinsell & Sons

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug By J. Grinsell & Sons

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, hobnail-cut crystal claret jug, Birmingham, England, 1919, John Grinsell and Sons - makers.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

An attractive Victorian "Betjemann" patent' silver plated three bottle tantalus set, with unique locking mechanism, fitted with three hand cut crystal hobnail and lozenge d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Aesthetic Movement Polychromed Brass & Crystal Chandelier C1870
Antique Aesthetic Movement Polychromed Brass & Crystal Chandelier C1870

Antique Aesthetic Movement Polychromed Brass & Crystal Chandelier C1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Aesthetic Movement Brass, Polychromed Hobnail Glass, Crystal and Jeweled Four Light Electrif...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle, 1898
Large Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle, 1898

Large Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle, 1898

Located in Bath, GB

This wonderful and impressive perfume bottle was made from a hefty piece of English crystal with hobnail cutting to the underside and an elegant cut down each corner of the glass.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Double Postage Stamp Box - 1902
Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Double Postage Stamp Box - 1902

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Double Postage Stamp Box - 1902

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and most unusual double postage stamp box made from a heavy piece of English crystal with a hobnail cut base. The hinged lid is inset with two original postage stamps (...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Marples & Co, 1907
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Marples & Co, 1907

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Marples & Co, 1907

Located in London, GB

It features a wonderful scroll cast silver handle and an elegant clear cut crystal body with magnificent octagonal hobnail decoration and with a star-cut flat base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Three-Bottle Decanter or Tantalus Drinks Set
English Three-Bottle Decanter or Tantalus Drinks Set

English Three-Bottle Decanter or Tantalus Drinks Set

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English three bottle Tantalus drinks or spirits set, of fine plate silver, fitted with three silver mounted crystal cut hobnail and lozenge decorated square decanters and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Antique English Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Silver-plated Tantalus, 1890
Antique English Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Silver-plated Tantalus, 1890

Antique English Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Silver-plated Tantalus, 1890

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Portland, OR

The tantalus with the three original 'hobnail' cut crystal decanters and original facet cut stoppers.

Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Bottles

Materials

Crystal, EPNS

Pair of Unusual Antique English Inkwells, Cloisonné, Enamel, circa 1870
Pair of Unusual Antique English Inkwells, Cloisonné, Enamel, circa 1870

Pair of Unusual Antique English Inkwells, Cloisonné, Enamel, circa 1870

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent pair of Victorian inkwells, made from heavy English crystal with a hobnail cut underside and fine cantered edges.

Category

Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Antique English Drinks Set on Fitted Tray by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1900
Antique English Drinks Set on Fitted Tray by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1900

Antique English Drinks Set on Fitted Tray by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1900

By John Bishop Chatterley

Located in Bath, GB

The tray is fitted to accommodate the square hobnail cut crystal decanter and four cut crystal glasses.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Hobnail Cut Glass Victorian Decanters
Set of Six Hobnail Cut Glass Victorian Decanters

Set of Six Hobnail Cut Glass Victorian Decanters

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A set of six Victorian decanters with heavily cut bodies and nitch cut necks each with corresponding stopper.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Asprey & Co Ltd 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Asprey & Co Ltd 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanters Asprey & Co Ltd 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of vintage sterling silver mounted hobnail-cut crystal square decanters and stoppers, with halllmarks for London, 1982 and the makers mark of the world renowned Bond S...

Category

Vintage 1980s Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

19th c. Signed Baccarat 3 Piece Crystal French Blue "Tumble-Up"
19th c. Signed Baccarat 3 Piece Crystal French Blue "Tumble-Up"

19th c. Signed Baccarat 3 Piece Crystal French Blue "Tumble-Up"

By Baccarat

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Here is the perfect bedside accessory for the elegant home-a gorgeous signed Baccarat 3 piece "tumble-up" including the elusive under plate. The hobnail molded crystal is overlaid in...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

Edwardian, Unusual, Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Crystal Posy Vase
Edwardian, Unusual, Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Crystal Posy Vase

Edwardian, Unusual, Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Crystal Posy Vase

By Kemp Bros of Bristol

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, hobnail-cut crystal, pedestal form posy vase, Birmingham, England, 1914, Kemp Bros. of Bristol - makers.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antiques Victorian Sterling Silver & Hobnail Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Sissons
Antiques Victorian Sterling Silver & Hobnail Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Sissons

Antiques Victorian Sterling Silver & Hobnail Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Sissons

By William and George Sissons

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The lid and band have a beaded decoration, the handle is elegantly formed with scroll and line design. The crystal area has a round shaped bulbous body with hobnail cut glass decorat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Cut Crystal Box with a Gilt Frame in the Cane or Hobnail Pattern
Large Cut Crystal Box with a Gilt Frame in the Cane or Hobnail Pattern

Large Cut Crystal Box with a Gilt Frame in the Cane or Hobnail Pattern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large cane cut or hobnail crystal box with gilt frame. The frame has a pattern of branches and leaves.

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal "Star, " Form Inkwell
Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal "Star, " Form Inkwell

Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal "Star, " Form Inkwell

By A.W. Peninngton

Located in New York, NY

Underside of crystal base is hobnail-cut; these cuts are reflected in the clear, five "arms" of the "star."

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Crystal Hobnail For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crystal hobnail available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of crystal, stone and metal, every crystal hobnail was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the crystal hobnail you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A crystal hobnail is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made crystal hobnail has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by H. Matthews, Heath & Middleton and John Grinsell & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Crystal Hobnail?

Prices for a crystal hobnail start at $650 and top out at $6,396 with the average selling for $1,250.