Peterson Aran Nickel Mounted 106 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.

As with another Nickel Mounted Aran listed recently, the light brown stain, along with the nomenclature, leads me to believe this to be a slightly older Peterson, back from what Mark Irwin tends to call the “Dublin era” (1991-2018), and which was prior to the Laudisi acquisition. I’ve nothing against Laudisi-era Petersons, especially since they’ve put out some of the best Christmas Pipe and Pipe of the Year models in a very long time, but these older Arans really are beautiful pipes—especially considering that they are, ostensibly, part of Peterson’s more affordable lines. The bird’s-eye grain on this sturdy 106 billiard is extraordinary, accentuated marvelously by the older Aran’s golden brown finish.

The condition is very good. Some rim darkening, including some light charring at the front lip of the chamber, and a couple of superficial nicks on the left side of the shank.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.47″ / 37.33mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g