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BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A COLOURED GLASS AND SILVER-GILT HUQQA
BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, LATE 19TH CENTURY
On plain base, the gadrooned gilt and coloured body with floral decoration rising to a lightly flaring neck, the silver-gilt openwork stem applied with acanthus-like leaves rising from a spiralling base grommet, the straight body's furnace adorned with openwork petals and swaying leaves, the pipe's grommet of tubular form, with articulated hose, ringed ivory grip and bulbous amber mouth piece
16 ¼in. (41.2cm.) high
BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, LATE 19TH CENTURY
On plain base, the gadrooned gilt and coloured body with floral decoration rising to a lightly flaring neck, the silver-gilt openwork stem applied with acanthus-like leaves rising from a spiralling base grommet, the straight body's furnace adorned with openwork petals and swaying leaves, the pipe's grommet of tubular form, with articulated hose, ringed ivory grip and bulbous amber mouth piece
16 ¼in. (41.2cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.