Peterson System Standard XL315 Smooth 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, bent billiard – or perhaps an Oom Paul – hides within its shank a reservoir for collecting moisture produced during the smoke. The shape is Peterson’s classic calabash-style XL315, one of the largest System Standard pipes from the Irish make.

The condition is very good. There’s some rim darkening and a couple of worn out fills.

 

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.87 / 22.09mm

Bowl Depth: 1.72″ / 43.68mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g