Danish Estates: W.O. Larsen Smooth Bent Bulldog Tobacco Pipe

The famed W.Ø. Larsen workshop was foundational for the careers of many great Danish artisans, including Jess Chonowitsch, Teddy Knudsen, and Hans "Former" Nielsen. This Bulldog embodies the impeccable craftsmanship and high-quality engineering that Larsen built its reputation upon. It features a stocky, muscular bowl with the form's characteristic domed rim and wrapping beadlines. The lifted diamond shank offers firm, structural lines to the composition that further accentuates the shape's sturdy appearance. An offset saddle stem of jet-black vulcanite tops off the design and makes a gentle downturn for a comfortable smoking posture. A warm, auburn-hued smooth finish commends the briar and highlights fine strands of flame grain across the flanks of the bowl and handsome whorls of birdseye across the rim. Offering a burly yet lightweight in-hand presence, this piece can't help but entice with its style and charm.