Peterson Donegal Rocky Zippo 106 Rusticated Straight Billiard Estate Briar Pipe

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.

Conceived in the late 1940s, the Donegal Rocky was the first rusticated line of pipes offered by Peterson. True to its name (Ireland’s County Donegal happens to be a fantastic rock climbing destination), the pipe’s finish mimics ancient, weathered stone, and is additionally collared by an elegant nickel band. This Donegal Rocky is rendered in Peterson’s shape 106 medium billiard, with a fishtail vulcanite stem, as opposed to the alternative P-lip.

The condition is good. The rim is a little darkened, and there is some mild chamber carbonization, but such will not affect the pipe’s renowned smoking properties.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm

Bowl Depth: 1.6″ / 40.64mm

Weight: 1.8oz / 52g