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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-897M-GN3C-3
Peterson Sherlock Holmes Watson Smooth Fishtail, early 21st century
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 pipe represents the Watson model from the brand's Sherlock Holmes commemorative series, characterized by its smooth finish and distinctive Rhodesian bowl shape designated as the XL17. The pipe features a deeply bent shank and stem combination that culminates in a defined transition, with a fishtail mouthpiece completing the assembly. While sharing the same bent architecture as the Original Sherlock Holmes model, the Watson distinguishes itself through its tall Rhodesian bowl, which presents a more restrained profile compared to the Calabash bowl of its counterpart. The smooth surface showcases the natural grain of the wood without additional texturing. As part of Peterson's ongoing tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle's characters, this Watson model embodies the pipe's namesake through its dignified, gentlemanly proportions. The dating relies on the pipe's inclusion in the contemporary Sherlock Holmes series production, with stampings identifying it as a Peterson Sherlock Holmes Watson model.