Peterson 2023 Christmas 05 Bent Dublin Estate Briar Pipe

Description

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.

Since 2009, Peterson has, each year, released a limited edition Christmas pipe. 2023 was a particular favorite of mine, combining a deep, burgundy, sandblasted finish with a sterling silver band and a jet black vulcanite stem. It’s a design that oozes class, especially when rendered in Peterson’s classic shapes, such as the calabash-esque 05.

The condition of this one is near-mint. It has been smoked, but barely, as can be seen from the chamber.

Details:

Length: 5.5″

Bowl Width: 22.7mm

Bowl Depth: 1.5″

Weight: 1.4oz / 42g