{"product_id":"1930s-petersons-eire-era-pipe","title":"Very Rare: Peterson's System 3 (3160) \"Eire\" Estate Pipe","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the rarest Peterson markings ever produced — the standalone \u003cstrong\u003e\"EIRE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp was used only briefly in 1938, immediately following the Irish Constitution that renamed the state from the Irish Free State to Éire. This first iteration of the new nomenclature predates the more common \"Made in Eire\" circle stamp, making it a true collector's treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the broader \"Eire Era\" spans 1938–1948, the single-word \u003cstrong\u003eEIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp has a far more focused history — appearing primarily in 1938 and quickly replaced by the standardized circle stamp. Finding one in this condition is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShape \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eDutch Billiard\u003c\/strong\u003e shape (3160), visually identical in profile and proportions to the classic Peterson 309 — robust, elegant, and deeply satisfying in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStampings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"PETERSON'S\" arched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"SYSTEM\" arched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"EIRE\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"3160\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmy mount stamped: K\u0026amp;P over faux hallmark of Shamrock, Wolfhound, and Tower — over \"PETERSON\" over \"DUBLIN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm (6.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm (1.96\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cm (0.78\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please refer to the photos for a full assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Listing is for the pipe only. Props, stands, or accessories shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Feel free to reach out at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695330537691,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/7178\/8507\/files\/IMG_20260323_091255.jpg?v=1777271494","url":"https:\/\/sweetestbriar.com\/products\/1930s-petersons-eire-era-pipe","provider":"SWEETEST BRIAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}