Irish Estates: Peterson Shannon (80s) (Fishtail) Tobacco Pipe

Peterson's "80s" is a muscular take on the classic bent Bulldog, featuring the Irish marque's penchant for robust, stout proportions with its thick, sturdy shank bearing almost as much visual weight as the bowl. In a way, it's a diamond-shanked companion to the Irish marque's signature "999" Rhodesian, both designs featuring a squat bowl, the same low-slung disposition, and a set of beadlines around their tapered rims just above the tight transition. The "80s" also serves as a bent alternative to Peterson's "150" straight Bulldog for smokers who prefer a downturned stem for easy clenching, yet prefer the masculine look and feel of such a timeless design and the iconic Peterson aesthetic.

Like the Aran line, the Shannon presents a thoroughly traditional appeal. The simple combination of a smooth, walnut stain paired to a jet-black stem defines a reserved finishing style that has spanned decades. Not every style stands the test of time, but this deep brown and black color palette is one that's as popular today as it was in vintage French and English catalogs from the early 1900s. Timeless and traditional, the Shannon returns to classic, unadorned pipe finishes, the briar's grain pattern being the only accent needed.