Peterson 2003 Red Spigot 105 Smooth 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.

Peterson is, of course, most renowned for their pipes. Close behind that renown, however, belongs to their expert silversmithing. The Spigot line shows off this expertise in the form of pipes mounted with sterling silver spigots. This one, from Peterson’s “Dublin era,” is a classic Anglo-French billiard, dressed in their ruby red house finish. I’ve always struggled to decide which finish I like best on Peterson pipes, but the garnet hues of the “Red” really do shine when accompanied by silver finery.

The condition is very good. Some darkening and slight charring of the inner rim, but nothing major.

 

Details:

Length: 6.6″ / 167.6mm

Bowl Width: 0.84 / 21.33mm

Bowl Depth: 1.54″ / 39.11mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 54g