This exceptional estate piece is a magnificent, highly collectible rarity from the historic English Era of Kapp & Peterson: a London-Made straight Billiard. Produced at Peterson's dedicated White Lion Street factory in London between 1937 and 1962, this piece represents a fascinating chapter of the brand's history where Irish engineering met traditional British workshop craftsmanship. Because the London factory closed permanently over six decades ago, these English-produced pieces are significantly scarcer and highly sought after by collectors today compared to their Irish counterparts.
The pipe is carved into an elegant, timeless straight Billiard silhouette with a tall, proud bowl and an elongated, graceful shank. The stummel is dressed in a rich, warm auburn and chestnut smooth finish, showing off a beautifully tight, swirling grain pattern that dances across the flanks of the bowl. The shank transitions cleanly into a bright, polished band that adds a striking note of formal contrast against the deep tones of the briar. Fitting the classic profile, the pipe features a slender, jet-black vulcanite stem that tapers perfectly to the button for an incredibly comfortable, lightweight feel.
The precise physical measurements for this Anglo-Irish classic are:
Overall Length: 6.11 inches
Chamber Width: 0.72 inches
Chamber Depth: 1.45 inches
With a highly versatile 0.72-inch chamber width and a generous 1.45-inch depth, this Billiard is an absolute champion for a wide variety of tobacco styles. The mid-sized chamber diameter is particularly exceptional for bringing out the complex, layered nuances of English latakia mixtures, orientals, and ribbon-cut Virginia blends, providing a steady, reliable burn rate. Fully cleaned, sanitized, and meticulously reconditioned to a brilliant luster, this rare piece of twentieth-century smoking history is ready to bring timeless continental style and world-class mechanics to your regular rotation.
