Peterson Natural Spigot (107) (Fishtail) (2023) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Within Peterson's standard shape chart, the "107" is one of the most robust and substantial of the Irish marque's straight Billiard variations. This piece is defined by a stolid, upright bowl, housing a generous chamber, while the shank and transition continue Peterson's signature, stout shaping aesthetic. It's a striking example of the Irish firm's deft balance of iconic, individual style and the timeless classicism of traditional pipe chart standards.

Along with their signature shaping style, Peterson of Dublin is renowned for their silverwork. The journey of becoming a Peterson silversmith requires years of training and personal mentorship from the factory's senior craftsmen, and the superlative results testify to such a demanding, lengthy process — each worker having engineered his own mandrel to the extent that every metal accoutrement made is imprinted with the subtle, personal style of the one who machined it. Peterson's Spigot line was created in 1977, after discovering an old Peterson catalog from 1906 that pictured pipes with spigot mounts, and the series is among the best at showcasing the Irish marque's signature silver treatment, fitting sterling silver around both the shank end and stem base in a spigot-mount arrangement. The construction provides further reinforcement and durability and highlights even more sterling silver than would be used for a standard military mount. Presented here in the Natural finish, the flashy, regal metal is paired to a vibrant, honey-blonde stain to further the vivid aesthetic.