Hobnail Sunflower Clear Glass Candy Dish

This item is a vintage clear glass dish known by several names, including the "Sunflower Bowl," "Tear Drop and Stipple Dish," or "Hobnail Footed Candy/Nut Bowl". Design: The dish features a prominent sunflower or daisy pattern in the center, surrounded by a stippled or hobnail (raised dots) texture and tear-drop shaped panels. It has a scalloped or crimped edge. Maker: While often unmarked, this specific design is commonly attributed to the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company or occasionally Indiana Glass. Era: These types of pressed glass bowls are characteristic of the Depression era and mid-century modern period (circa 1930s-1970s). Function: It was commonly used as a candy dish, nut bowl, or a small serving dish for mints or berries.