Peterson Short 230 Rusticated Bent Brandy 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.

Peterson’s Short series is one of what could be called “nosewarmer” sized pipes, but as Peterson itself explains, the idea behind them is more to do with capturing the aesthetic of some of the make’s earliest (i.e., turn of the 20th century) designs. Back then, pipes were smaller, and this gave them a distinct look both when on a stand or the mantelpiece, or when they were being smoked. With that being said, just like nosewarmer pipes from other makes, they are eminently pocket-friendly, portable, and lightweight pipes. This one is a bent billiard, rusticated in the “weathered stone” style seen on other Peterson series, such as the Aran.

The condition is great. There’s some rim darkening toward the front of the rim, but it all but disappears into the rugged finish the pipe wears. The pipe also comes with its original box and sleeve.

 

Details:

Length: 4.5″ / 114.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.67 / 17.01mm

Bowl Depth: 1.21″ / 30.73mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 32g