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Acroterion Bespoke: Hookah Base Photophore: 19th Century Fluted Brass Base

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A wonderful bespoke photophore, hurricane, or storm lantern by Acroterion having a large rolled-rim clear glass shade mouth blown and hand-formed by master glassblowers Nathan Hoogs and Elizabeth Crawford of Hoogs & Crawford, Canaan, New York, secured by sealing wax in the traditional manner to an antique 19th century Indian fluted and incised tinned brass hookah base of round form, holding a removable japanned tin crimped-rim candle holder. An Acroterion original available only through Acroterion.com and Incollect.com.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-blown glass, brass, tin
Condition:	Good. Glass perfect, base with wear commensurate with age and use.
Creation Date:	2025
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	830780

Dimensions

H.	21.25 in;	Diam.	7.5 in;
H.	53.98 cm;	Diam.	19.05 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com