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Acroterion Bespoke Baluster Hookah Base Photophore

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 18th century Indian mughal style brass baluster form hookah base, holding a removable japanned tin crimped-rim candle holder. An Acroterion original only available through Acroterion.com and Incollect.com. Additional measurements: Height of shade 13.75"; base 9.5" high by 6" round.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	New
Materials:	Hand-and-mouth blown glass, brass, tin
Condition:	Good. Base with wear commensurate with age and use;minor dent to side, presents beautifully.
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	751093

Dimensions

H.	23.25 in;	Diam.	7.5 in;
H.	59.06 cm;	Diam.	19.05 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.