Amethyst Hobnail Glass Tumbler by Empoli

Amethyst Hobnail Glass Tumbler by Empoli

This hobnail glass tumbler deep jewel-like purple amethyst glass tumbler was blown from mold with a single vertical mold line visible. Superb because of its color and hobnail. Rich intense color, deep and jewel-like. The lighting causes color shade fluctuations in the images. The glass is evenly colored.

The hobnails are not uniform, some are larger, some are longer, some are sharper, some are softer, etc. The glass was blown into a mold and then finished by mouth and tool. Mold lines were heat polished out, but one is slightly visible. The thin outer seat rim was left by the mold, and in the center of the seat is the pontil mark left by the removal of the glass maker’s punty rod. The bottom-wear is hard to see as it is concentrated on the thin rim left by the mold. There are a few common unintentional trapped air bubbles within the glass.

This big hobnail glass tumbler measures 4″ tall with a widest girth of 12″. It holds 12 ounces with one inch lip service. In perfect original condition with trapped air bubbles left by the maker. Large enough to use as a vase. Circa mid 20th Century Italy.  Made by Empoli Glass.