Anyone know anything about old Hookahs?? Please, step inside.

[PBfrEAk]

So my old roommate does a bit of house flipping from time to time.

He came across a house that was being turning into a horseshoe shaped music studio (read weird and unfinished) with something left in it I was interested in.







This thing looks old, but I'm not too sure. It has absolutely no identification markings on it what-so-ever. Anyone familiar with older Hookahs?

I know its pretty old (maybe 70's??) but honestly I know nothing about it.

It needs a little work, hopefully I can get it restored, cleaned, and maybe even use-able.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

That's a nice vase.

[jona300zx]

that's a tall a** hookah!

[Dattebayo]

DON'T RESTORE IT. DON'T EVEN TOUCH IT MUCH.

Haven't you ever seen Antiques Roadshow??? Doing anything to it will probably ruin it's value.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Haven't you ever seen Antiques Roadshow??? Doing anything to it will probably ruin it's value.

You really must be getting old Dave.

[Dattebayo]

I have a house in central Virginia with tons of antiques in it; Family heirlooms from 200 years ago and such.

[PBfrEAk]

DON'T RESTORE IT. DON'T EVEN TOUCH IT MUCH.

Haven't you ever seen Antiques Roadshow??? Doing anything to it will probably ruin it's value.

Thats true, I never thought of that.

Its clear someone already tried, because one of the neck things have been soldered (Thanks Datte) back on, and the other one (not pictured) is missing.

Maybe I'll try to get it appraised. I didn't even think it could be worth something.

Hmm....lol
Modified by PBfrEAk at 12:12 AM 2/18/2010

[Dattebayo]

soldered, chief...

Just remember, there is no "i" in soldier.

[PBfrEAk]

soldered, chief...

Just remember, there is no "i" in soldier.

What college has done to me...

[dusred]

Hookah.

[Dattebayo]

You know, the rod-stem looks in good shape, how about you try and find a new pot for the bottom and just clean out the inside good? It will probably help.

[PBfrEAk]

Its in excellent condition actually. Minus the top is showing some wear where the top part slides onto it.

The whole setup is in pretty good condition considering how old it looks.

I just need to find someone who knows ANYTHING about these so I can figure out how old it is.

It is definitely cool just as a conversation piece either way.

[nissangirl74]

Here's a hookah forum link I found. Maybe they could help you out.

http://www.hookahpro.com/forum...17732

[RCA]

DON'T RESTORE IT. DON'T EVEN TOUCH IT MUCH.

Haven't you ever seen Antiques Roadshow??? Doing anything to it will probably ruin it's value.

You could be this lady...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1CEbl9cK3o

[Watermelonwarrior]

I would say the hookah is from Jordan or Syria. It looks old but honestly its probably not. You can find these from time to time for close to 30-$45.

Heres a similar one that I saw someone sell.

What to do with it? Use it for decoration or get rid of it. Do not smoke out of it...

[DrifterXRPS13]

that's neat-0....i have one that is 6 feet tall taht hasn't even been used cause no one in my house smoke except my brother but he prefers marlboros. /random comment.

[AppleBonker]

Looks like it'd be a pain to clean. Can't really tell from the pic, but it looks like the stem probably doesn't come apart.

[breadbox]

WOw, its huge. ( that's what she said)

I have a couple Hookas but not over 22" tall.

Neat find.

[Koshin]

Id be blowing so much ganja thorught that thing, Id be all like "whooo"

and s*** and s*** and s***

[AppleBonker]

Id be blowing so much ganja thorught that thing

Even harder to clean. But nothing good in life comes easy...

[RobPaulson]

i used to have and smoke a hookah regularly, the cleaning process completely turned me off to it.

smoking a hookah is awesome.

owning a hookah is a f***ing curse.

[breadbox]

I used to smoke sheesha a bit but then It started making me feel ill everytime, So I stopped. Cleaning them is pretty lame, I have broke one cleaning it before but it was half glass.

[gammer_ghn]

Haha IF u can smoke that hookah and not cough your life out ill pay you. This hookah is used for dry tobacco use only and if i were you i would use it as decor. If you need any hookahs feel free to email me i can get you some real good stuff or point you to the ones that are good. I am Persian Armenian and well i used to run a hookah bar so i know a few things.

Ps they used to put opium on top of the tobacco for these kind of hookahs so yuppp.

[Watermelonwarrior]

I used to smoke sheesha a bit but then It started making me feel ill everytime, So I stopped. Cleaning them is pretty lame, I have broke one cleaning it before but it was half glass.

It depends on what type of tobacco you smoked. Some brands are made differently and contain more nicotine. If you smoke something lighter like the tobacco I make or Starbuzz you shouldn't get a headache.

If you need any hookahs feel free to email me i can get you some real good stuff or point you to the ones that are good. I am Persian Armenian and well i used to run a hookah bar so i know a few things.

What hookah lounge did you own? My family owns Social Smoke and we distribute/manufacture almost everything for the hookah.

[jona300zx]

Smoking hookah is pretty cool

[DrifterXRPS13]

hey gammer, off topic here but weren't you the one that posted pics of you and some girl smoking hookah awhile ago, i think it might have been last year sometime...i need to see those pics and i cant find them.

[AppleBonker]

smoking a hookah is awesome.

True

owning a hookah is a f***ing curse.

Completely false. Love my hookah...

[JimmyMethod]

Multi hose hookahs aren't practical, in my humble e-pinion, and huge hookahs are for decoration anyway.

[breadbox]

If you smoke something lighter like the tobacco I make or Starbuzz you shouldn't get a headache.

I guess I'll try something like these next time I feel like getting it out of the closet. Probably few springtime or late summer nights.

[gammer_ghn]

It depends on what type of tobacco you smoked. Some brands are made differently and contain more nicotine. If you smoke something lighter like the tobacco I make or Starbuzz you shouldn't get a headache.

What hookah lounge did you own? My family owns Social Smoke and we distribute/manufacture almost everything for the hookah.

I didnt own it i ran the whole hookah shindig, i got a couple of them up and running since the owners were friends or friends of friends, i kinda do a bit of promoting and s***. If you guys got cheap prices on stuff email me ill email info on the owners to get u hooked up maybe u guys do business or something.

hey gammer, off topic here but weren't you the one that posted pics of you and some girl smoking hookah awhile ago, i think it might have been last year sometime...i need to see those pics and i cant find them.

lol why do u need to see them u dirty lil boy? She is into modeling now no more porno biz,

this is her page. enjoy fellas!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/557988

Multi hose hookahs aren't practical, in my humble e-pinion, and huge hookahs are for decoration anyway.

Bingoooo! you are totally right.
Modified by gammer_ghn at 2:11 PM 2/18/2010