Peterson K Briar XL339S Smooth 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.

Much like the Shamrock, the K Briar was a line geared toward affordability in Peterson’s mid-century output. In the case of the latter, this took the form of classic Peterson shapes with spot carved, partial rustication, lending them a distinct, slightly rugged, no-nonsense aesthetic. This one is rendered in Peterson’s relatively uncommon shape XL339s bent billiard and features a vulcanite stem.

The condition is fair. Some darkening and general wear to the rim, and a few very small bowl scratches.

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.64″ / 41.65mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 60g