Peterson Christmas 2023 Sandblasted (103) (Fishtail) Tobacco Pipe

Even more sleek and lightweight than Peterson's "104" Billiard, the "103" rendition was introduced in 2022 and counts among the Irish marque's most featherweight and streamlined designs. Forgoing the muscular proportions for which Peterson is known, the "103" instead presents a classic disposition with a streamlined shank fitted to a pert, upright bowl that maintains the profile's balance. It's the perfect pipe for those who appreciate classic shapes of more petite dimensions and is ideal for travel and on-the-go smoking sessions.

Peterson's Christmas Pipes have been an annual tradition since 2009, the Irish marque dressing a selection of their iconic shapes in appropriately festive fashion. In recent years, Peterson has accented this series with copper, though for 2023, they showcase the skill of their silversmiths by accenting the pipes with broad bands of intricately etched silver. These silver bands feature inset beadlines around the Peterson logo and provide a wealth of contrast against the stummel's finish. In addition to the fine display of silverwork, these pipes exhibit Peterson's talent in the blasting cabinet by dressing the stummel in a craggy sandblast that's been stained a deep, rich red: evocative of some of the earliest sandblasts to appear in the pipe world. What results is a finish that is utterly timeless, reminiscent of pipes crafted in the early 20th century and embodying an elegant character that's endlessly charming.