Peterson Shannon 999 Smooth Rhodesian 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.

Described by Peterson as one of their most “reserved” lines, the Shannon features pipes with a simple, brown-sugar finish and jet-black stem. This particular Shannon is rendered in Peterson’s iconic shape 999 “John Bull,” a bullmoose Rhodesian, whose place has been cemented in the Irish make’s catalog since the 1930s.

The condition is very good. Some charring on the inner rim.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.25″ / 31.75mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 46g