A CLEAR BRILLIANT-CUT GLASS WATER PIPE (HUQQA)
Stourbridge, England, second half 19th century

Of typical pyriform shape, resting on a flat octagonal base carved with a floral motif, rising to a tall, tapering and faceted neck surmounted by a silver water pipe spout and brazier base, the exterior brilliant-cut and decorated with geometric grid patterns, accompanied by its leather and wooden hose with black mouth piece, 48.2cm high.