Tall Antique Brass Hookah with Ornamental Blue Glass Inlays

Description :
This towering antique brass hookah stands out with its finely detailed repoussé work and striking blue glass cabochon inlays embedded around the central chamber. Standing at over four feet tall, this piece was likely ceremonial or decorative, designed more for presence than portability. It shows a well-earned patina with areas of verdigris and oxidation throughout, giving it strong visual character. The tiered segments and multiple ports reflect Middle Eastern craftsmanship traditions, possibly of Turkish or Indo-Persian origin. Ideal as a conversation piece or atmospheric decor in themed interiors.

Era:
Late 19th to early 20th century

Style:
Ottoman Revival / Moorish

Technique:
Hand-forged and assembled brasswork with repoussé detailing, inset glass ornamentation

Tools Used:
Metal hammering tools, forming stakes, engraving chisels, hand drills

History:
Likely used in formal or decorative settings, such hookahs symbolized hospitality and cultural ritual in Middle Eastern tradition.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown – possibly handcrafted in regions such as Turkey, India, or Egypt

Measurements:
8" Ø x 50 ½" T

Suggested Weight:
~16–18 lbs

Music:
Oud instrumentals or early 20th-century Cairo café music would evoke the ambiance this piece was born from.

Item Number : P13798

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK