W. Ø. LARSEN Twin Pipe Gift Set Bent Dublin & Matching Straight Billiard RARE

  

Larsen was, at one point, the home to many of Denmark's most esteemed carvers, including Sixten Ivarsson, Teddy Knudsen, Tonni Nielsen, Jess Chonowitsch, and Hans "Former" Nielsen. Here we have a very special vintage gift set from Larsen. An intriguing bent Dublin along with a matching styled handsome straight Billiard.

Both in absolute mint, unsmoked and beautiful condition complete with their original gift box. A handsome showcase of the workshop's style, the bent Dublin boasts a tall, gently contoured bowl that stands at the fore of an upturned round shank and a demurely curved tapered stem. The shank-and-stem arrangement adds a pronounced fluidity to the shape's profile and promotes a comfortable smoking posture. Sandblasted with a boxwood extension on the shank, just like it's twin. To me, this Billiard from W. Larsen epitomizes the Danish school's approach to the classic straight Billiard. Slender of shank, with balanced proportions throughout, this piece features a tall, upright bowl that tapers gently towards the rim. Wearing a textured sandblast, it's a delight to hold and has all the makings of a solid smoker. LARSEN HANDMADE MADE IN DENMARK. Feel free to reach out with questions at any time.