Peterson System Standard 304 Rusticated Oom Paul 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.

Speaking of Peterson’s System, this pipe is an example of exactly that. What looks like a simple, bent billiard – hides within its shank a reservoir for collecting moisture produced during the smoke. This one is Peterson’s classic Oom Paul sitter shape, and wears the make’s house-style System Standard rustication.

The condition is good. There’s definitely some rim darkening, especially at the back, but it doesn’t detract much from the pipe’s rugged aesthetic, nor will it affect the pipe’s smoking properties.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.74 / 18.79mm

Bowl Depth: 1.34″ / 34.03mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g