Peterson System Standard XL315 Rusticated Calabash 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 calabash 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. Together these elements comprise the fundamental design of the System Pipe; this one is a Standard variant wearing Peterson’s similarly renowned rocky rustication and a nickel army mount.

The condition is fair. Some rim darkening and charring on the inner rim, and some finish fading.

 

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.35mm

Bowl Depth: 1.72″ / 43.68mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 66g