The later generation of Fenton's Hobnail milk glass — the densest, most opaque white of the three eras, with smooth, rounded hobnails and no ring of fire visible.
Maker: Fenton Art Glass Co. (unsigned); Hobnail #3806
Materials: Blown glass, dense opaque bright white milk glass; pontil marks present
Dimensions: Each approx. 3.0" tall x 1.5" diameter
Origin: West Virginia, USA
Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s
Condition: Very good — glass perfect, no broken or missing hobnails; one lid shows very slight corrosion, likely from salt contact, silver lids otherwise still shiny. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This is the version most people picture when they think of Fenton Hobnail: brilliant, solid white, glowing on a windowsill or shelf. Not marked with the Fenton logo despite falling after 1972–1973, but the pontil marks confirm blown glass, and the construction is classic Fenton.
Pristine and ready to use or display. A wonderful everyday piece or a gift for a Fenton collector, a farmhouse kitchen enthusiast, or anyone who loves the look of classic American milk glass.
Fenton introduced the Hobnail pattern in 1939 and milk glass in 1950; this later-era glass represents the fully matured, densest opaque version of the pattern after decades of refinement.
We also carry the earliest (1950–1958) and middle (1958–1970) generations of this same Hobnail #3806 shaker — browse our shop to compare all three eras side by side.
