Peterson 2004 St. Patrick’s Day 502 Smooth Apple with Nickel (Estate)

Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp & Peterson (K&P). During this time, Peterson himself applied for several patents for pipe designs, including the world-famous Peterson’s System. Since then, Peterson has become one of the most recognizable names in pipe smoking and continues to produce high quality pipes from their headquarters in Dublin.

It is only natural that the great Irish pipe company Peterson should honor Ireland’s patron saint, which they have done each year since 1998. These St Patrick’s Day pipes are always a limited edition make and each is distinct from the last. They are, as a consequence, collectors’ items, as well as great smokers.

The 2004 release saw Peterson release a selection of classic shapes, each dressed in a warm, chestnut finish, fitted with vulcanite mouthpieces, and mounted with an engraved nickel collar, as seen here.

The condition is very good. Minor rim darkening, chamber slightly over-reamed, and slight finish fading.

Details:

Length: 5.7″ / 144.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.76 / 19.30mm

Bowl Depth: 1.39″ / 35.30mm

Weight: 1.7oz / 50g