Peterson Donegal Rocky X220 Rusticated Bent 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 Mark Irwin over at Peterson Pipe Notes documents, the Donegal Rocky line debuted in 1945, but as he also documents, it has undergone several revisions in the years since. More specifically, the style of rustication has been tweaked and augmented time and again, resulting quite different pipes, depending on the era they were produced. This one looks to be from some time in the early 21st century, during the “Dublin era.” There’s an enjoyable depth to the finish, with its texture allowing for a greater contrast effect in the Rocky’s signature two-tone stain.

The condition is good. Rim darkening.

 

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.73 / 18.54mm

Bowl Depth: 1.56″ / 39.62mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g