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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-6AKD-WXDV-K
Peterson System Standard Smooth (313) P-Lip
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedIreland6 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Peterson System pipe represents the classic Irish factory-made smoking instrument, featuring the distinctive System engineering with its graduated bore and moisture reservoir. The smooth bowl displays the characteristic Peterson shape 313, a bent billiard form with comfortable proportions suited to clenching. The pipe employs a 9mm filter system for smoke filtration and moisture control. The stem terminates in Peterson's proprietary P-lip mouthpiece, designed to direct smoke upward toward the palate. As an estate pipe from Ireland, it carries the legacy of Peterson's practical pipe-making tradition, combining functional design with straightforward craftsmanship. The System model remains one of Peterson's most enduring contributions to pipe smoking, offering a reliable smoking experience through its engineered internal mechanisms.