Peterson Shell Meer Meerschaum Lined Zulu 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.

Well, this is a first. I’m no stranger to Peterson meerschaum pipes, whether theyre the African block meerschaums made by Laxey in England, the 1970s Kapmeer, and I’ve even sold one very unique Drymeer. But this is the first Shell-Meer I’ve seen up close. It’s an interesting design—it’s a rusticated pipe, but I do wonder whether the “Shell” in the name is a subtle reference to Dunhill’s Shell, or more appropriately, Tanshell lines.

The condition is good. Some rim darkening and slightly faint stamping, though still legible.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.67 / 17.01mm

Bowl Depth: 1.21″ / 30.73mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g