Peterson Shamrock 264 Smooth Canadian Estate Briar Pipe, Irish Estates

About this pipe:

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. Judging by the stamping on this one, it was made between 1965 and 1998, as per Irwin and Malmberg’s Peterson Pipe Book. It’s a stripped-down rendition of Peterson’s classic, lightweight 264 Canadian shape, with a simple blonde stain, a nickel collar, and P-lip vulcanite stem.

The condition is fair. Chamber has been over-reamed, some rim darkening, and a couple of small, worn out fills.

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.75 / 19.05mm

Bowl Depth: 1.53″ / 38.86mm

Weight: 1.0oz / 30g