Peterson System Standard 302 Smooth Apple 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 – 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 apple shape, along with a light, smooth finish that shows off some beautiful flame grain and bird’s-eye patterns. Speaking of the finish, this, along with the pipe’s nomenclature, leads me to think it is from what some refer to as the “Dublin era” (1991-2018), rather than a more contemporary piece.

The condition is very good. Some inner rim darkening and minor finish fading.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.84 / 21.33mm

Bowl Depth: 1.39″ / 35.30mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g