Peterson (c.1949-1963) Killarney X86 Smooth Apple (Estate)

About this pipe:

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.

First introduced in the 1940s, the Killarney has been a staple in Peterson’s catalog for many decades now. Its look has undergone a few changes here and there to suit the preferences of the pipe smokers of the day, though it has consistently been a paragon of a simple, well made pipe.
This one takes the form of a classic apple, and interestingly enough, it’s not an Irish-made Pete. Instead, it’s from back when Peterson operated factories in both Dublin and London, with this one having come from the latter.

The condition is fair. Minor rim charring and some scratches on the bowl.
Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm

Bowl Depth: 1.35″ / 34.29mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g