Peterson Emerald 999 Rusticated Rhodesian 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 Emerald line debuted around the end of the 1980s and, like many Peterson lines, it’s gone through various iterations over the years. This looks to be a slightly older one than the contemporary Emerald, given that it wears the “pineapple” rustication that was common in the 2010s. Like all Emerald-line Petes, however, it also features the line’s signature, jade green accent sandwiched between two brass bands at its shank end.

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

Details:

Length: 5.9″ / 149.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.86 / 21.84mm

Bowl Depth: 1.06″ / 26.92mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 50g