Peterson Dracula 03 Sandblasted Bent Apple 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.

Peterson’s Dracula series originally debuted in 2012, as part of a limited run to commemorate 100 years since the passing of Irish writer Bram Stoker. It was, however, such a success that Peterson opted to produce it more regularly. The design certainly leans into the aesthetic of the horror classic, wearing a near-black stain and having a stem reminiscent of a blood trail. This is a sandblast iteration of the series, with some pretty nice ring grain covering the classic “03” bent apple bowl.

The condition is excellent. I don’t see anything that would need to be highlighted, but please do check the photos for yourself, just in case I’ve missed anything (I am human, after all, unlike Stoker’s Transylvanian Count).

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.76 / 19.30mm

Bowl Depth: 1.23″ / 31.24mm

Weight: 1.7oz / 50g