Peterson: Killarney Red (3070) Fishtail Tobacco Pipe

Peterson's "3070" is a striking Panel with an outline similar to the "406" Prince, but with a trimmer, though certainly still stout, bowl. Crisp facets frame the aforementioned bowl and introduce a geometric structure that's juxtaposed against the incredibly trim and subtly bent shank-and-stem arrangement. Thorough traditional in execution, maintaining modest proportions and sleek lines throughout, the "3070" offers a silhouette that's fresh and novel, paying homage to Anglo-French classics while adding that signature Peterson embellishment.

Like many of Peterson's lines, the Killarney takes its name from an Irish town — in this case, one located in the southwest. Introduced in 1949, the Killarney features a vivid, ruby stain, over which a lacquer finish is applied for added protection and a higher sheen. The color palette calls to mind traditional English finishes of the early 20th century, hearkening back to an era when darker stains were the norm (lighter finishes wouldn't become popular until the decade before WWII). Fitted with twin rings of nickel, the Killarney boasts a formal, vintage appeal, similar to the black-and-chrome dress pipe motif, but with a more colorful persona.