Peterson Kenmare B11 Smooth Brandy (Estate)

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.

A Peterson Kenmare is by no means a common pipe to come across. Named for a rather historic locale in the southwest of Ireland, the line was manufactured what seems to have been a short time during the “Dublin era” (c.1991-2018), and it has not been in production since. And that’s a shame, because it was distinguished by its very distinctive finish and by its very nice graining. The pairing of the two was deliberate, it seems, as the contrasting hues of the former served to accentuate the natural patterning of the latter. This one is rendered in one of Peterson’s “B shapes,” the “B11,” a bulbous, flat-bottomed brandy sitter that first debuted in 2003, per Mark Irwin.

The condition is good. Minor rim darkening and some slight scratches on the bowl.

Details:

Length: 6.4″ /162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.52″ / 38.60mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 60g