Peterson Pre-Republic Shamrock 80S Smooth Bulldog 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.

The Shamrock was a sub-brand of sorts that appeared, in various guises, between the 1940s and the late 2000s. Per Irwin & Malmberg’s book, The Peterson Pipe, Shamrock were originally more affordable renditions of regular Peterson models, made for US import. On the other hand, as can be seen here, they were still nice looking pieces. This one is stripped down 80S (today known as the 80s) bent bulldog, with a very light stain and a nickel collar. While there have been many iterations of the Shamrock over the decades, this one happens to be one of the earliest, being from the first decade of their production. As it has a circular, “MADE IN IRELAND” country of manufacture stamp (note, no “REPUBLIC”, as well as “IN” at its center), this pipe should have been made circa 1945-1947. I’d say that’s quite a find, even for a Shamrock.

The condition is good. Some minor inner rim darkening, a few cosmetic scratches around the bowl, and a couple of worn out fills.

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.87 / 22.09mm

Bowl Depth: 1.09″ / 27.68mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 42g