Peterson 2005 St Patrick’s Day 6 Smooth Billiard 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.

This one is a beautifully grained, large billiard rendition from the 2005 release, with swirling briar patterns adorning its bowl and a specially engraved nickel collar at its shank end.

The condition is good. Some inner rim charring and minor finish fading.

Details:

Length: 6.1″ / 154.9mm

Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm

Bowl Depth: 1.59″ / 40.38mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 46g