Peterson System Standard 302 Smooth Bent Apple Estate Briar Pipe, Fishtail, 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 – or perhaps an Oom Paul – hides within its shank a reservoir for collecting moisture produced during the smoke.  This one is rendered in the ‘302’ bent pot shape, along with a smooth finish that shows off some beautiful straight grain and bird’s-eye patterns. On an interesting note, this is Peterson System has an original fishtail stem, rather than a P-lip one.

The condition is great. There’s a tiny bit of inner rim darkening, but it is very minor.

 

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.86 / 21.84mm

Bowl Depth: 1.32″ / 33.52mm

Weight: 2.6oz / 74g