Peterson Aran Smooth 268 Zulu Estate Briar Pipe, Irish Estates

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.

Ah, the Aran, still going strong after over 60 years now. The line, named after a cluster of islands off Ireland’s west coast, first debuted in 1965, and though its appearance has changed a few times in the decades since, the Aran has remained a staple in Peterson’s catalog as a reasonably priced, well made pipe. This one is the Aran Smooth variety, taking the form of a traditional Zulu shape, dressed in a warm, slightly golden brown finish.

The condition is very good. Very minor inner rim darkening and slight handling marks.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.42″ / 36.06mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g