Peterson System Standard 312 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.

Speaking of Peterson’s System, this pipe is an example of exactly that. What looks like a simple, bent billiard – or perhaps an Oom Paul – hides within its shank a reservoir for collecting moisture produced during the smoke. This is coupled with a ‘P-lip’ stem that channels the smoke up inside one’s mouth so as to cool it and reduce tongue bite. Judging by the finish and the shape of the stem, this looks to be an older production (though still within the Republic era), as the contemporary iteration is much less tall, and its standard finish much darker.

The condition is fair. Some rim darkening and a couple of superficial nicks in the bowl exterior.

 

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.73 / 18.54mm

Bowl Depth: 1.44″ / 36.57mm

Weight: 1.8oz / 52g