Peterson System Standard Smooth XL307 Bent Billiard 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.

Speaking of Peterson’s System, this pipe is an example of exactly that. What looks like a simple, bent billiard hides within its shank a reservoir for collecting moisture produced during the smoke. This one is rendered in Peterson’s shape XL307, one of the larger designs offered in the System Standard line. Based on the finish and the Peterson “P” logo, it also looks to be a little older than contemporary renditions, with the former allowing for a clearer view of the bird’s-eye grain of the bowl.

The condition is good. Some minor inner rim charring and a few small scratches on the bowl.

Details:

Length: 6.6″ / 167.6mm

Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm

Bowl Depth: 1.47″ / 37.33mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 60g