W.Ø. LARSEN Port 84

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Denmark, 1980s

The W.Ø. Larsen Port pipes are relatively affordable and they were made already during the 1980-90s, when the company tried to enter a mass market. Due to its unique shape the pipe sits in a hand very comfortably and naturally. A wonderful example!

Pipe markings “Port”, “84”, “W.Ø. LARSEN \ MADE IN DENMARK”

Length 13.8 cm (5.43″)

Bowl Height 5.0 cm (1.97″)

Bowl’s external dimensions 4.1 x 4.4 cm (1.61 x 1.73″)

Chamber Diameter 2.1 cm (0.83″)

Chamber Depth 4.1 cm (1.61″)

Weight 46 gr.

Briar, acrylic stem, no filter.

The pipe was accurately smoked, it has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.

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