Peterson K Briar 02S Partially Rusticated 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.

Much like the Shamrock, the K Briar was a line geared toward affordability in Peterson’s mid-century output. In the case of the latter, this took the form of classic Peterson shapes with spot carved, partial rustication, lending them a distinct, slightly rugged, no-nonsense aesthetic. These days, the K Briar is no more and, funnily enough, neither is the shape that this one is rendered in, the 02S. It’s certainly not on Peterson’s current shape chart, and I don’t think it has been for a good while.

The condition is good. Some minor wear to the rim and handling marks, and slight tooth marks on the button.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.35mm

Bowl Depth: 1.24″ / 31.49mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 66g