Description
This bent Rhodesian has a lovely brass accent where the shank meets the stem. The stem is a P-Lip; the Peterson-Lip (P-Lip) mouthpiece is designed to offset the inhaled smoke to the roof of the mouth, thus avoiding tongue bite. The pipe is stamped "Peterson Shannon", "Made in the Republic of Ireland" and "80S".
The pipe you see is the pipe you get. This pipe came to us from a private collection, and where necessary, has been expertly restored by a local craftsman. This particular pipe has not been previously smoked and is in "good as new" condition. Because it has been pre-owned, the price is drastically reduced compared to what this pipe would cost new (assuming that you could even find it). We stand behind these pipes; if you ever have an issue, return it to us for repair or refund. Note: Tobacco pipe stands used in the pictures are for photography purposes only and are not included.
About the Series
Designed for those who prefer classic shapes free from adornments, the Shannon is among Peterson's most reserved finishes, defined by a familiar walnut stain and a jet-black acrylic stem
About the Shape
The Peterson "80S" Bent Bulldog shares all that classic's refinement of simple form, albeit with the appropriately squared-off shank and stem. All in all, it's one tightly knit little Peterson design, and unsurprisingly a favourite to many.
| Bowl Height (Outside) | 1.64 in./41.66 mm |
| Bowl Width (Outside) | 1.63 in./41.40 mm |
| Pipe Length | 5.35 in./135.89 mm |
| Chamber Depth | 1.26 in./32.00 mm |
| Chamber Diameter | 0.80 in./20.32 mm |
| Pipe Weight | 1.70 oz./48.19 g |
| Pipe Shape | Bulldog |
| Stem Shape | Bent |
| Filter | None |
| Shape Number | N/A |
| Bowl Material | Briar |
| Stem Material | Acrylic |
| Finish | Rusticated |
| Country | Ireland |
About the Range
Since their inception, Peterson has offered a range of specific tiers suited to customers' tastes and price requirements. The Classic range represents non-System pipes crafted for the Everyman, unique and timeless designs that capture Peterson's House Style and quality craftsmanship at a price any smoker can enjoy. Rather than relegating production to one or two lines, tehy offer a variety of styles, shapes, and finishes among these entry-level series, including traditional navy mounts (flush-fitting stems), P-Lip mouthpieces, and army mounts..
About Peterson of Dublin
In 1874, just one year after receiving a prize medal for his efforts at the 1873 London International Exhibition, German émigré Frederick Kapp moved his pipe retail operation from London to Dublin, Ireland, where he opened a new tobacco and pipe shop, making and selling pipes crafted from meerschaum as well as briar root, a relatively new material to the market. Within a year, Frederick employed a young Latvian woodworker named Charles Peterson to help with production and repairs.
In 1890, after 15 years of handling and repairing multitudes of pipes, and thinking critically about how to improve their design, Peterson applied for and secured a patent in his own name, titled "A certain new and useful improvement in Tobacco-Pipes," introducing a unique system designed to wick moisture away from the smoke and deliver a fuller tobacco flavor – a design he would continue to improve over the next eight years. By 1896, after winning two gold medals at the International Tobacco Trades Exhibition in London for "Best Finished Pipe" and "Best Patent Pipe," Charles Peterson, together with Frederick's son Alfred Henry, had transformed the small pipe shop and smoking parlour into a budding international export factory, introducing the patented System pipe, as well as a host of other Classic designs, to the hands and minds of enthusiasts worldwide, where Kapp & Peterson has remained for generations.
As the oldest continuously operating briar pipe factory in the world, the pipe makers at Peterson have a certain tradition to uphold, a legacy of craftsmanship dating back over 150 years. Whether you're browsing for your very first pipe or are a seasoned collector in search of a rare gem, know that every pipe in their catalogue carries with it that same preservation of tradition. A Peterson pipe isn't just a utilitarian tool; it's a piece of history you can carry with you in your travels, a faithful companion to accompany you through all that life offers.
