{"product_id":"rare-petersons-premier-selection-264-canadian-estate-pipe-1950s-1970s","title":"Rare Peterson's Premier Selection 264 Canadian Estate Pipe (1950s-1970s)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA superb and highly collectible piece of Irish pipe-making history, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003ePeterson’s Premier Selection 264 Canadian\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare find for the discerning enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFeaturing classic, clean lines, an elegant oval shank, and a comfortable vulcanite fishtail stem, this high-grade pipe offers both an exceptional smoking experience and a deep historical pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Collector’s Corner: About the \"Premier Selection\" Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eOften confused with the more common \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003ePremier System\u003c\/i\u003e (Peterson's mid-tier silver-mounted system pipes), the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003ePremier Selection\u003c\/b\u003e is an entirely different beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Rare Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduced in 1953 via the official US distributor \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eRogers Imports\u003c\/i\u003e and discontinued around 1981, this series was created as a standalone high-grade line dedicated strictly to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003eclassic shapes\u003c\/b\u003e (Classic Range), without the system reservoir or military mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe American High-Grade Campaign:\u003c\/b\u003e Aimed primarily at the American market to compete with the top-tier Dunhill and Comoy’s shapes of the era, the Premier Selection is significantly rarer today on the estate market than its contemporary counterpart, the DeLuxe series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Briar \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Carved from select-grade briar blocks, these pipes boast dense, high-quality grain with no visible fills. This particular pipe features the series' signature \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"183\"\u003emellow, rich chestnut-brown smooth finish\u003c\/b\u003e, beautifully highlighting the natural grain of the briar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Logo Details:\u003c\/b\u003e As documented in the definitive research by Mark Irwin and Gary Malmberg (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eThe Peterson Pipe\u003c\/i\u003e), the Premier Selection was among the very first lines to introduce the stamped metal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"203\"\u003e\"P\" logo\u003c\/b\u003e (in brass or aluminum) on the vulcanite stem, a hallmark of Peterson's mid-century ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVery Good Estate Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully inspected, cleaned, and preserved. Please review the high-resolution gallery photos for a detailed view of the briar grain, rim condition, and stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Peterson (Dublin, Ireland)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLine:\u003c\/b\u003e Premier Selection (High-Grade, Discontinued)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e 264 (Classic Canadian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth Chestnut Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStem:\u003c\/b\u003e Vulcanite (Fishtail)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.5 cm \/ 6.1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBowl Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 cm \/ 1.77\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChamber Inner Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0 cm \/ 0.78\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 44 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e📷 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the pipe only. Any stands, props, or accessories shown in the photographs are for demonstration purposes and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1\"\u003e✉️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/b\u003e We love talking pipes. Feel free to contact us at any time for additional details, historical context, or specific photo requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48804374773979,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/7178\/8507\/files\/IMG_20260518_094315.jpg?v=1779635128","url":"https:\/\/sweetestbriar.com\/products\/rare-petersons-premier-selection-264-canadian-estate-pipe-1950s-1970s","provider":"SWEETEST BRIAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}