Peterson 2008 Limited Edition Pipe of the Year Estate Briar Pipe (263/1000)

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 has been making a limited edition Pipe of the Year annually since 1997. Since then, there have been plenty of beautiful and unique designs, but I think this one might be my favorite (yes, I already have my own). Part of this is the ornate, Celtic silverwork used for the rim cap and collar, and part of it is because every one that I’ve seen has had magnificent grain, with a toffee-brown stain that makes those grain patterns pop.

The condition is excellent. I don’t see anything that would need highlighting. It’s a gem of a pipe, and one that has been preserved as carefully as it should be. Numbered 263 out of 1000.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm

Bowl Depth: 1.98″ / 50.29mm

Weight: 2.6oz / 76g