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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-NRVF-7AEQ-R
Peterson Kildare Filter 03S Smooth Bent Apple (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 Kildare Filter represents the Irish manufacturer's approach to filtered pipe systems, featuring a 9mm filter chamber integrated into the shank design. The pipe follows the classic bent apple shape, designated by the 03S shape number, characterized by a compact, rounded bowl that flows into a gentle bend toward the stem. The stem employs Peterson's distinctive P-Lip mouthpiece design, which directs smoke upward toward the palate rather than directly at the tongue. The Kildare line represents one of Peterson's more accessible series while maintaining the quality construction and traditional styling for which the Dublin-based company is known. Dating is based on the owner's designation as a vintage piece, with the stampings confirming its identity as a Peterson filter pipe from their standard production range.