Peterson System Standard 306 Rusticated Oom Paul Sitter with Nickel (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.

Peterson’s patented System is (usually) comprised of three parts: a moisture reservoir at the base of the shank, which collects moisture produced during use; a graduated bore within the stem that works in tandem with the bowl’s reservoir to keep moisture out of the airway; and a P-Lip button, which directs smoke up into one’s mouth rather than onto one’s tongue, further reducing the burn and bite that many blends are associated with (though some modern System pipes forego the latter for a conventional fishtail mouthpiece).

The condition is fair. Some inner rim charring, minor finish fading, and some slight oxidation on the mouthpiece.

Details:

Length: 7.1″ / 180.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.47″ / 37.33mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 54g