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Italian Hobnail Safe
Italian Hobnail Safe

Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Hobnail Floor Safe Italian Circa 1820 This rare and monumental Italian safe, circa 1820, is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestructible.

Category

19th Century Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hobnail Shoe 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Hobnail Shoe 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Hobnail Shoe 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shoe with hobnail detail to the base in the style of Aaron Basha.

Category

1920s French Antique Hobnail

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cranberry Hobnail Glass & Brass Hanging Light, Electrified, C1900
Antique Cranberry Hobnail Glass & Brass Hanging Light, Electrified, C1900

Antique Cranberry Hobnail Glass & Brass Hanging Light, Electrified, C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

80949-AWW Antique Cranberry Hobnail Glass & Brass Hanging Light , Electrified, C1900 Measures - 47 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" This antique hanging light features a cranberry hobnail ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Figural Nymph Lamp with Hobnail Glass Shade
Art Deco Figural Nymph Lamp with Hobnail Glass Shade

Art Deco Figural Nymph Lamp with Hobnail Glass Shade

Located in Dekalb, IL

At the center sits a molded glass shade with a hobnail texture and domed cap, diffusing a warm, even glow that accentuates the sculptural silhouettes.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hobnail

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details. It...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry Hobnail Glass Water Pitcher C1900
Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry Hobnail Glass Water Pitcher C1900

Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry Hobnail Glass Water Pitcher C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Washington, this cranberry hobnail water pitcher dates to circa 1900. The pitcher features a vibrant cranberry color with a hobnail pattern, characteristic of the Mt.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

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

Late 19th Century American Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Basket with Silver-Toned Frame, Hobnail Design, Italy
Murano Glass Basket with Silver-Toned Frame, Hobnail Design, Italy

Murano Glass Basket with Silver-Toned Frame, Hobnail Design, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

A delicate pressed clear glass bowl with pronounced hobnail decoration throughout, set into a silver-toned metal frame with a swing handle finely engraved with foliate scrolls.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

Set 10 Regency bucket shaped & hobnail cut wine glasses c. 1830
Set 10 Regency bucket shaped & hobnail cut wine glasses c. 1830

Set 10 Regency bucket shaped & hobnail cut wine glasses c. 1830

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Set 10 Regency bucket shaped & hobnail cut wine glasses c.1830 First cut of Waterford glass.

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900
Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fine Japanese pure silver (99%) "hobnail" tetsubin style teapot, late Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug With Hinged Lid
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug With Hinged Lid

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail-Cut Claret Jug With Hinged Lid

By Heath & Middleton

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver-mounted hobnail-cut glass claret jug, with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, John Thomas Heath and Thomas Hartshorne Middleton (Heath and Middl...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

1870s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

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

1920s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

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

19th Century British Other Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs

By Fenton Art Glass Company 1

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful blue round Murano style glass budded vase with raised hobnail bubbles. The raised bubbles are reminiscent of flowers that are on the verge of blooming.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Six Art Deco Colorless Glass Hobnail Muddlers of Baluster Form
Set of Six Art Deco Colorless Glass Hobnail Muddlers of Baluster Form

Set of Six Art Deco Colorless Glass Hobnail Muddlers of Baluster Form

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Six American Art Deco cocktail muddlers of baluster form in clear glass with a hobnail surface.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

Delightful English Shoe Form Snuff Box
Delightful English Shoe Form Snuff Box

Delightful English Shoe Form Snuff Box

Located in South Paris, ME

Snuff box in shoe form with hobnail details. An excellent example of English folk art.

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency cut glass decanter
Early 19th Century Regency cut glass decanter

Early 19th Century Regency cut glass decanter

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Regency cut glass decanter with star cut mushroom stopper, raised above a hobnail and decanted cut body.

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique French Green Uranium Glass Grape Cluster Compote Trinket Box 6"
Antique French Green Uranium Glass Grape Cluster Compote Trinket Box 6"

Antique French Green Uranium Glass Grape Cluster Compote Trinket Box 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique French Depression era green satin / uranium / vaseline glass grapevine / grape cluster hobnail lidded box / compote. Marked Pains Depose on base.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hobnail

Materials

Uranium Glass

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. Mo...

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Irish Pair of Waterford cut glass decanters
19th Century Irish Pair of Waterford cut glass decanters

19th Century Irish Pair of Waterford cut glass decanters

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Body of decanter features diamond pattern using hobnail cutting, with comb cut design on lower body.

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, Nathan & Hayes, 1899
Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, Nathan & Hayes, 1899

Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, Nathan & Hayes, 1899

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in London, London

The shoe is designed with a high, rounded back and is supported by a solid hobnail-style heel. This piece measures 2" (5cm) tall by 5.5" (14cm) from heel to toe and 2" (5cm) deep, wi...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this hobnail cut glass claret jug.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Cut-Glass and Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Antique German Cut-Glass and Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Antique German Cut-Glass and Silver Mounted Claret Jug

By Koch & Bergfeld

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The original bulbous glass body of this German jug is embellished with impressive cut-glass hobnail and leaf decoration in a swirl design, in addition to a star cut motif to the unde...

Category

1890s German Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Scent Bottles, 1889
Victorian Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Scent Bottles, 1889

Victorian Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Scent Bottles, 1889

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The body of each bottle is encompassed with impressive hobnail style cut-glass ornamentation, in addition to a star cut motif to the underside.

Category

1880s British Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900
Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900

Collection of 11 Miniature Glass Oil Lamps, Antique & Vintage, 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The group brings together a variety of forms and textures, including delicate raised hobnail patterns, faceted and molded reservoirs, a lamp with floral decoration, hurricane-style c...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Country Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal

A Pair Of Elaborately Cut Decanters Of Masonic Interest
A Pair Of Elaborately Cut Decanters Of Masonic Interest

A Pair Of Elaborately Cut Decanters Of Masonic Interest

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of elaborately hobnail cut decanters of Masonic interest engraved YARBOROUGH LODGE

Category

19th Century English Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Wine Claret Jug Decanter 1881
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Wine Claret Jug Decanter 1881

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Wine Claret Jug Decanter 1881

Located in London, GB

The body of the Claret Jug has a tapered straight sided shape embellished with a classic hobnail cut glass pattern. Made in London in 1881 by Charles Boyton Approx.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Colored Glass Salad Servers
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Colored Glass Salad Servers

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Colored Glass Salad Servers

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional examples of silver flatware are fitted with impressive green colored cut glass handles with a hobnail style ornamentation to the bulbous handpiece.

Category

1890s English Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Victorian Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Claret Jugs Wine Decanters 1881/3
Pair Antique Victorian Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Claret Jugs Wine Decanters 1881/3

Pair Antique Victorian Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Claret Jugs Wine Decanters 1881/3

By Charles Edwards

Located in London, GB

The upper section features delicate naturalistic etching depicting birds among foliage and flowering plants, whilst the lower portion is dressed in bold hobnail and fan-cut diamond p...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box

Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

The Crystal Base Is Of A Deeply Cut Crystal In A Hobnail Or Diamond Cut Pattern. The Lid Is Sterling Silver, Hallmarked From London In The 1920's The Lid Features A Polished Tortoi...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680
Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680

Located in Portland, OR

The coffer having spiral helix twist carving to the sides and the base, above is a frieze of hobnail and leaf design. The chest is raised on tall stile feet joined with carved 'ear'...

Category

17th Century English Jacobean Antique Hobnail

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug

By John Sherwood & Sons 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted hobnail cut claret jug having a hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1908, John Sherwood and Sons - makers.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Pair of Baccarat Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Baluster Vases
Early 20th Century Pair of Baccarat Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Baluster Vases

Early 20th Century Pair of Baccarat Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Baluster Vases

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Silver-Mounted Cut-Crystal Vases By Cristalleries de Baccarat Each vase made of crystal, of baluster form with silver rims, the square base supporting a tapering socle, th...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box from the Glyn Cywarch Estate
Antique English Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box from the Glyn Cywarch Estate

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box from the Glyn Cywarch Estate

By James Vickery, Henry Lewis

Located in Northampton, GB

Opening the vanity box reveals a fitted interior lined in royal blue velvet and water silk paper containing twelve hand cut hobnail glass bottles and jars with heavily engraved sterl...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver

Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904
Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904

Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904

By William Devenport & Co. 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by William Devenport, this attractive, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a hobnail cut round glass body, and an ornate silve...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 17th-Century Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Table with Baluster Legs
Early 17th-Century Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Table with Baluster Legs

Early 17th-Century Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Table with Baluster Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top features a finely carved frieze with hobnailed dentil molding and an intricate beak-of-owl edge, exemplifying the precision and artistry of the Lombard school.

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Style Gold Ormolu Cut Glass Centrepiece Henri Picard
Antique French Napoleon III Style Gold Ormolu Cut Glass Centrepiece Henri Picard

Antique French Napoleon III Style Gold Ormolu Cut Glass Centrepiece Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

The ornate base features two golden cherubs positioned symmetrically around a central palm motif, all supported by bun feet adorned with laurel wreath detailing. Above, a hobnail-pat...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hobnail

Materials

Ormolu

Cut Glass Celery Vase
Cut Glass Celery Vase

Cut Glass Celery Vase

Located in London, GB

Wonderful hobnail cut vase, hand blown and wheel cut. Ground off pontil mark, sign of a quality piece.

Category

1830s Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

Weighing 78 pounds, the cast iron coffre-fort is clad in riveted steel strapping with hobnail studs and decorative floral medallions on each side.

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895
Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

The vessel is arranged in two stages: above, a cup-shaped crystal bowl with sharp diamond (hobnail) cutting surmounted by a broad ormolu gallery, the rim pierced with radiating slots...

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand

Located in Sheridan, CO

The hot water vessel has a hobnail look textured finish on the top half and a plain mottled look on the bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Green Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Pair of French Green Opaline Glass Table Lamps

Pair of French Green Opaline Glass Table Lamps

Located in Essex, MA

Great color with hobnail decoration with molded leaf decoration on the neck.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service
Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This magnificent and large antique George III cruet set consists of a preserve pot, two mustard pots, two large oil/vinegar bottles and four small oil / vinegar bottles displayed on ...

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Vanity Box
An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Vanity Box

An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Vanity Box

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The domed cover with central brass carrying and fall front handle opening to reveal a fitted interior with lift out tray and three square hobnail cut glass scent bottles and stoppers...

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket
George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket

George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket

Located in Huntington, NY

The inkwell is oblong with a hobnail cut body. The silver top rim and hinged lid are engine turned around a blank circular cartouche.

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Style Crystal Chandelier by F. & C. Osler, Eight-Light, 1910
Georgian Style Crystal Chandelier by F. & C. Osler, Eight-Light, 1910

Georgian Style Crystal Chandelier by F. & C. Osler, Eight-Light, 1910

By F. & C. Osler

Located in London, GB

Osler Ltd, with generous tiered hobnail cut corona above sectional baluster stem, the conforming hobnail cut bowl and receiver issuing eight notched scrolled arms with van dyke drip ...

Category

Early 20th Century European George III Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Water Jug
Victorian Water Jug

Victorian Water Jug

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A richly step and hobnail cut Victorian water jug. England, circa 1850 Height: 19.5 cm (7 3/4").

Category

1850s Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

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

19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Hobnail

Materials

Ormolu

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

1880s British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique 27.34 Carat Quartz 15k Yellow Gold and Glass Vinaigrette Circa 1820
Antique 27.34 Carat Quartz 15k Yellow Gold and Glass Vinaigrette Circa 1820

Antique 27.34 Carat Quartz 15k Yellow Gold and Glass Vinaigrette Circa 1820

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive antique glass box is ornamented with compressive hobnail style decoration. This vinaigrette box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Nit...

Category

1820s Unknown Antique Hobnail

Materials

Quartz

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

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, London 1893, Pyramid Shape
Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, London 1893, Pyramid Shape

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, London 1893, Pyramid Shape

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1893, this stylish, antique sterling silver scent bottle, features a hobnail cut glass body, a faceted stopper, and a plain silver collar.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Edwardian Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, 1908
Art Nouveau Edwardian Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, 1908

Art Nouveau Edwardian Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, 1908

By Thomas Bishton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908 by Thomas Bishton, this attractive pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, features hobnail cut glass bodies, and art nouveau desig...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Measures: 41cm (16") high. Having 'hobnail cut glass pattern, two scrolling handles with winged lion mounts and bearded masks.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hobnail

Materials

Ormolu

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

1920s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

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

1920s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Sterling Silver Cover Top/ Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
19th Century English Sterling Silver Cover Top/ Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

19th Century English Sterling Silver Cover Top/ Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The perfume bottle showcases a hobnail sterling silver top complemented by an engraved brilliant diamond-cut glass body, creating a stunning visual interplay between materials.

Category

1810s English Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Hobnail Glass Lantern
Antique Hobnail Glass Lantern

Antique Hobnail Glass Lantern

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H 15 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Antique Hobnail Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

- A beautiful piece of Americana, this 19th century antique lantern is in excellent condition and features all of its original components, including its textured, milky glass. - We ...

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal

Victorian Parlor Lamp with Cranbury Hobnail Shade
Victorian Parlor Lamp with Cranbury Hobnail Shade

Victorian Parlor Lamp with Cranbury Hobnail Shade

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful, restored and electrified parlor lamp with Cranberry Hobnail, measure: 14inch glass shade and clear glass font.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Iron Light Fixture with Hobnail Shade
Arts and Crafts Iron Light Fixture with Hobnail Shade

Arts and Crafts Iron Light Fixture with Hobnail Shade

Located in New York, NY

First quarter 20th century wrought-iron pendant light fixture having various decoratively wrought-motifs and Steuben hobnail opalescent glass shade.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s
Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s

Huge Four Key Hobnail Safe Bologna, Italy, circa 1650s-1690s

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A hidden series of buttons, hobnails, release iron strips that conceal the four hidden keyholes, offering additional security to the impressive system.

Category

17th Century Italian Other Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Regency Period Cut Crystal Decanters with Original Stoppers
Pair of English Regency Period Cut Crystal Decanters with Original Stoppers

Pair of English Regency Period Cut Crystal Decanters with Original Stoppers

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of English Regency period cut crystal decanters of the finest quality retaining their original stoppers. The stoppers with hobnail centres and cross cut edges over fac...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal

Armorial Platter Engraved with the Crest of the Earl of Sandwich, Blown Glass
Armorial Platter Engraved with the Crest of the Earl of Sandwich, Blown Glass

Armorial Platter Engraved with the Crest of the Earl of Sandwich, Blown Glass

Located in Southampton, NY

Extra large glass platter Deep engraving of the armorial crest of the Earl of Sandwich Center of platter on underside hobnail design.            

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

Rare Vaseline Glass Claret Jug, circa 1900-1930
Rare Vaseline Glass Claret Jug, circa 1900-1930

Rare Vaseline Glass Claret Jug, circa 1900-1930

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Rare Vaseline Glass Claret Jug, circa 1900-1930

Located in Whitburn, GB

It has an applied handle and hobnail decoration. Polished pontil. Historical Relevance The decorative hobnails around the body are very much associated with the USA company Fe...

Category

1920s English Antique Hobnail

Materials

Blown Glass

Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted Table Lamp
Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted Table Lamp

Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in

Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Cut glass and gilt metal mounted table lamp, early 20th century of Robert Adam style, the vase shaped body with faceted and hobnail cut decoration, mounted with gilt metal rams masks...

Category

1910s English Adam Style Antique Hobnail

Materials

Ormolu

Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern

Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern

Located in Vancouver, BC

Fitted with period cranberry hobnail ruffled shade. Very pretty fixture.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Hobnail

Piano Lamp by P.E. Guerin
Piano Lamp by P.E. Guerin

Piano Lamp by P.E. Guerin

Unavailable

H 43 in

Piano Lamp by P.E. Guerin

By P. E. Guerin

Located in Vancouver, BC

Fitted with a period cranberry hobnail shade. Measurements: 43" H.

Category

19th Century American Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

An Industrian French Green Metal Coffer
An Industrian French Green Metal Coffer

An Industrian French Green Metal Coffer

Unavailable

H 23 in W 16 in D 14 in

An Industrian French Green Metal Coffer

Located in New York, NY

Of typical shape, fitted with a central hinged door; the whole decorated with hobnail design.

Category

19th Century French Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal

Victorian Oak Decanter Box
Victorian Oak Decanter Box

Victorian Oak Decanter Box

Unavailable

H 9.6 in W 8.3 in D 4.6 in

Victorian Oak Decanter Box

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The decanters are square based with chamfered corners and the upper part of the body is hobnail cut with stepped shoulders. The decanters have hollow ball shaped stoppers with hob...

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass, Oak

Victorian Era Etruscan Revival Earrings
Victorian Era Etruscan Revival Earrings

Victorian Era Etruscan Revival Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian era 15k gold earrings with hobnail and granulation details. Beautiful etruscan revival design and light weight.

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

15k Gold

19th Century Victorian Glass and Brass Betjemann's Partners Inkpot
19th Century Victorian Glass and Brass Betjemann's Partners Inkpot

19th Century Victorian Glass and Brass Betjemann's Partners Inkpot

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual English Victorian glass and brass Betjemann's patent partner's inkpot with hobnail cut base. The brass top will open from either side as demonstrated in pictures.

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus
Antique Miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus

Antique Miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus

Unavailable

H 8 in W 9 in D 2.75 in

Antique Miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus with gilded mounts on a feathered Walnut frame. Housing three hobnail cut glass bottles in blue velvet. On the front edge of the Tantal...

Category

19th Century British Antique Hobnail

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Cut Crystal Conserve or Sweetmeat Jars and Covers
Pair of 18th Century Cut Crystal Conserve or Sweetmeat Jars and Covers

Pair of 18th Century Cut Crystal Conserve or Sweetmeat Jars and Covers

Located in London, GB

The lids with crown cut knop handles, hobnail and facet cutting and scalloped edge, the jar as above on square bases.

Category

Late 18th Century English Adam Style Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Personal Glass Spirit Decanter, circa 1890
19th Century Personal Glass Spirit Decanter, circa 1890

19th Century Personal Glass Spirit Decanter, circa 1890

Unavailable

H 7.68 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Personal Glass Spirit Decanter, circa 1890

Located in Whitburn, GB

Weight 784 grams Technical description An excellent personal decanter with its original lapidary stopper. Slice cut neck with hobnail sides and a star cut base. Clean and c...

Category

1890s European Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

20th Century Victorian Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug
20th Century Victorian Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug

20th Century Victorian Cut-Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely English Victorian hobnail cut-glass claret jug with silver plated bamboo style handle and flip up lid and star-cut base, circa 1880.

Category

1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver Plate

Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century
Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century

Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century

By Vickery

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior features twelve hobnail cut glass containers with elaborately engraved silver lids hallmarked: James Vickery, London, 1857.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

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H 8.2 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

By George Betjeman & Sons

Located in London, GB

The centrepiece is a pair of hobnail cut glass perfume bottles with silver-gilt screw tops.

Category

19th Century English Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver

Antique Vanity Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub
Antique Vanity Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub

Antique Vanity Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 15.5 in D 8.2 in

Antique Vanity Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub

By James Vickery, Jenner and Knewstub

Located in London, GB

The contents of the dressing case are exquisite: thirteen beautifully hobnail cut glass jars and bottles with silver-gilt lids.

Category

19th Century English Antique Hobnail

Materials

Silver

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Late 18th beginning of 19th century Northern Italian antique safe with typical wrought iron external hobnails and beautiful bulin engraved decorations on the front door.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Antique Hobnail Safe
French Antique Hobnail Safe

French Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 34.5 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

French Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Austin, TX

When opened; the inside reveals a top wooden shelf. The heavy hobnail studded safe is in excellent working condition commensurate with age and use; and adorned by a rich patinated wa...

Category

1880s French Antique Hobnail

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

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H 42.25 in W 31.13 in D 18.63 in

Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

In addition to its thick iron plates and "hobnail" rivets, the safe's exterior is covered in rich decoration, including floral iron mounts and geometric engravings.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe
Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

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H 44 in W 32 in D 20 in

Large French Hobnail Iron Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

Manufactured by Perreymond-Brevete in Marseilles, France, this stunning French hobnail safe is in top working condition with its 3 original keys.

Category

19th Century French Antique Hobnail

Vintage Hobnail Metal,  Wood Framed Cabinet
Vintage Hobnail Metal,  Wood Framed Cabinet

Vintage Hobnail Metal, Wood Framed Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Hobnail Metal, Wood Framed Cabinet. Painted black metal studs and rivets.

Category

19th Century American Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe
1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

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H 22 in W 22 in D 22 in

1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe

By Jesse Delano

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Delano worked in the 1820's and 30's. His hobnail safes are very rare. This safe does not have wheels and measures 22"x 22" x 22"

Category

19th Century American Antique Hobnail

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

The safe features two side columns and amazingly rich and various decorations as well as the typical hobnails. The opening mechanism works with three keys and a special hook to a...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Weighing hundreds of pounds, the iron structure is covered with thick iron plates, polished iron straps and "hobnail" rivets as well as decorative iron mounts that are both striking ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

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H 44.25 in W 31 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Northern Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pièce de résistance of mechanical complexity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning Italian hobnail safe dates to the turn of the 19th century and was one of the mos...

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

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H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in

Small 19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1820-1840. This safe has an original and working key lock door, with a hidden release to expose the key hole and a secret sequence to follow ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century
Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Small Italian Hobnail Antique Safe, 19th Century

Located in Carimate, Como

Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1820-1840. This safe has an original and working key lock door, with a hidden release to expose the key hole and a secret sequence to follow ...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680
Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

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H 83.5 in W 46.75 in D 25.75 in

Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680

Located in New Orleans, LA

Discovered in an old Venetian silver forge, this fascinating double-door structure is covered in formidable hobnails. The keys to this safe are stowed in a hidden drawer located in t...

Category

17th Century Other Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

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

Late 19th Century European Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 23.23 in W 25.2 in D 11.82 in

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe, dated, circa 1820-1830 probably from the Piedmont region that features amazingly rich and various decorations as well as the typical hobnails. The safe and the...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800
Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

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H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in

Very Large Antique Italian Hobnail Safe, 1800

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Very large antique Italian, dated circa 1800, with typical wrought iron external hobnails and bulin engraved decorations on the front.

Category

Late 17th Century European Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

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H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe, dated circa 1820-1830 from the Piedmont region with beautiful central facial decoration as well as the typical hobnails. The safe and the keys are beautiful ex...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head
Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Located in New Orleans, LA

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head 18th Century This rare and monumental Italian 18th-century safe is constructed from reinforced wrought iron, rendering it virtually indestr...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

Glass Hobnail Jug in Pink by Empoli Italy
Glass Hobnail Jug in Pink by Empoli Italy

Glass Hobnail Jug in Pink by Empoli Italy

By Vetrerie di Empoli

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Handmade hobnail glass jug by Italian manufacturer Empoli in pink.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Hobnail

Materials

Blown Glass

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes
Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 18.9 in

Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes

Located in Greding, DE

A magnificent pair of french Charles X hobnail safes dating from circa 1810. These safes are beautifully made from a thick wooden carcas lined inside and out with sheet steel with st...

Category

19th Century French Charles X Antique Hobnail

Materials

Steel

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox
19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece!

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Brilliant Cut-Glass Lace Hobnail Plate by Sinclaire
American Brilliant Cut-Glass Lace Hobnail Plate by Sinclaire

American Brilliant Cut-Glass Lace Hobnail Plate by Sinclaire

By H.P. Sinclaire & Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

Deep and intricate cutting distinguish this exceptional American Brilliant Period cut-glass plate by Sinclaire. Known as Lace Hobnail and Engraving, this pattern features a richly de...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Hobnail

Materials

Cut Glass

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe
An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

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H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

Located in Baambrugge, NL

An antique hobnail safe or strongbox, used as vault, made of riveted wrought iron over wood.

Category

19th Century French Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe
Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Wine Cabinet in 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

This antique safe is dated around the end of the 18th century and has been manufactured in Northern Italy. The safe works with superb keys, one of which shaped in GB initials. The ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

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

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Crystal

Antique Aesthetic Brass & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Hanging Library Lamp C1890
Antique Aesthetic Brass & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Hanging Library Lamp C1890

Antique Aesthetic Brass & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Hanging Library Lamp C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Aesthetic Brass & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Hanging Library Lamp with Foliate and Bird Elements, Electrified, C1890 Measures- 42.75"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D

Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Art Glass c1890
Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Art Glass c1890

Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Art Glass c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Washington School Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Art Glass Bowl with Fluted Top c1890 Measures - 3 1/4" x 8 1/8" x 8 1/8"

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Hobnail

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Mt. Washington School Lavender & Opalescent Hobnail Water Pitcher c1890
Antique Mt. Washington School Lavender & Opalescent Hobnail Water Pitcher c1890

Antique Mt. Washington School Lavender & Opalescent Hobnail Water Pitcher c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Washington School Lavender & Opalescent Hobnail Art Glass Water Pitcher with Reeded Applied Handle c1890 Measures - 7 1/8" x 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Hobnail

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Brass Hobnail Parlor Hurricane Oil Lamp 17"
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Brass Hobnail Parlor Hurricane Oil Lamp 17"

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Brass Hobnail Parlor Hurricane Oil Lamp 17"

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th-early 20th century Bradley & Hubbard brass oil lamp with cross pierced base and hobnail milk glass globe / shade with ruffled top.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Brass

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys
19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys

19th Century Northern Italian Antique Hobnail Safe with Four Keys

Located in Carimate, Como

The safe features amazingly rich and various decorations, emphazized by the two side columns and the typical hobnails. The opening mechanism works with four magnificent keys, in the ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hobnail

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox
Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1840, probably from the Piedmont region that features great decorations with burin incisions, a typical handmade tech...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

English John Scott Bronze, Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Oil Lamp c1890
English John Scott Bronze, Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Oil Lamp c1890

English John Scott Bronze, Cranberry & Opalescent Hobnail Glass Oil Lamp c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique English John Scott Bronze & Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp With Cranberry Opalescent Hobnail Glass Shade Signed C1890 Measures - 27 1/8" x 8" x 8" An antique English oil lamp craf...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Hobnail

Materials

Glass

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe
19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece!

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox
Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

The opening mechanism works with a moving hobnail and one key, used in a secret sequence to follow that allows to reveal the hidden key hole and unlock the safe to open the door.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Hobnail

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Located in Hagley, England

This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck. Painted circa 1670 the composition is a number of ships heading out to sea, their ...

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Located in London, GB

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19th Century Irish Antique Hobnail

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Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

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This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Limestone

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

$16,828

H 23.23 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

Located in Milano, IT

A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Hobnail

Materials

Iron

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra
Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

$10,320 / set

H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra French, 19th Century Height 75cm, diameter 35cm The fine gilt bronze candelabra in this pair are crafted in the eclectic style that preva...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hobnail

Materials

Ormolu

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection
Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

$34,012 / item

H 86 in W 147.64 in D 147.64 in

Unopiu' Orangerie Green house Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Orangerie is a classically inspired greenhouse system made from galvanised and powder-coat- ed iron with a polycarbonate covering designed to recreate a green environment that is ide...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Hobnail

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s
Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s

Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

This monumental Italian wall fountain was hand-carved in verona rossa marble in the early 1900’s. Truly the work of a master mason, the fountain is comprised of four thick pieces of ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hobnail

Materials

Marble

18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles
18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles

18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles

By James Thornhill

Located in London, GB

James Thornhill (1674-1735) Oil on canvas 12 x 14 inches; 16 ½ x 18 ½ in. Inc. frame The subject matter and inclusion of herms on both sides shows the influence of Louis Laguerre (...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Hobnail

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th C. Plaster Allegorical Personification of the City of Saint-Étienne, France
19th C. Plaster Allegorical Personification of the City of Saint-Étienne, France

19th C. Plaster Allegorical Personification of the City of Saint-Étienne, France

Located in Dallas, TX

A plaster personification of the French city of Saint-Étienne, this plaster sculpture dates to the era of Beaux-Arts style, which was prevalent in France from the mid-1800s to the en...

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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Hobnail

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune

Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune

By Mathieu Béfort

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune French, Late 19th Century Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hobnail

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Virgin and Child, Spanish-American Viceregal School, oil on canvas, 19th century
Virgin and Child, Spanish-American Viceregal School, oil on canvas, 19th century

Virgin and Child, Spanish-American Viceregal School, oil on canvas, 19th century

By Central School of Arts & Crafts

Located in Madrid, ES

Virgin and Child, Spanish-American Viceregal School, oil on canvas, 19th century Delicate depiction of the Virgin and Child, executed in oil on canvas towards the end of the 19th ce...

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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hobnail

Materials

Paint

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Antique Hobnail For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique hobnail you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every antique hobnail was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique hobnail — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique hobnail is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Industrial and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique hobnail that is appealing in its simplicity, but Delano Safe Co., Fenton Art Glass Company and H.P. Sinclaire & Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Hobnail?

An antique hobnail can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,400, while the lowest priced sells for $144 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.