**High Grade** Peterson 9mm Rosslare Spigot X105 Pipe No.252

• Overall Length: 163mm
• Overall Height: 47mm
• Bowl Height: 47mm
• Bowl Diameter: 36mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Weight: 45g
• Filter: 9mm
• Gift Boxed

The Peterson Rosslare 9mm X105 is a classic straight Billiard, elevated — not in a shouty sort of way, but with that quiet dignity you only get from something made with time, care, and a fair bit of pride. The X105 has long been a favourite of mine for its balanced proportions and dependable chamber size, and in this Rosslare finish, it becomes something truly special.

Let’s start with the wood — this isn’t your average briar. We’re talking high-grade, hand-selected blocks polished to a golden flame, each one revealing birdseye, cross grain, or both if you’re lucky. There’s nothing quite like watching the patina develop over years of careful smoking. It doesn’t just look handsome — it tells your story.

The sterling silver spigot mount, now that’s a touch you don’t often see outside of collector-grade pieces. The spigot system, where stem and shank are both sleeved in silver, dates back to the days when gentlemen needed a pipe they could disassemble and clean mid-journey — often by candlelight in a railway carriage or public house snug. In true Peterson fashion, these are hallmarked in Dublin and fitted by hand — not some machine-stamped afterthought.

This model comes fitted for a 9mm filter, giving it broad appeal — ideal for those who like their smoke a touch cooler and drier, or who rotate across blends and appreciate the smoother draw a filter can offer. But if you’re a purist, you can always smoke it open, and she won’t complain.

And then there’s that amber-hued acrylic stem — sturdy, luminous, and fitted with a fishtail bit for comfort. It’s not trying to be flashy — it’s just quietly beautiful, like a well-oiled tobacco jar or the grain of an old shop counter that’s seen three generations.

All told, the Rosslare X105 is a rare thing: a straight pipe with elegance, utility, and a little history under its belt. Perfect for those who like their rituals uninterrupted, their lines clean, and their smoke free from fuss.