Peterson Estate Refurbed Pic Heavy

[shaintiques]

Hey Guys, I posted earlier in the week about a Pete I got off of ebay. It came today and after some internet work I dated it from around 1945 to 1947. It is a Peterson Shamrock 999. It was actually lightly used for its age, but the oxidation was really heavy and took lots of elbow grease to get off. I use Barkeeper's friend and scrub off all of the oxidation by hand. Then I use a buffing wheel and white diamond polish to polish the stem. I put a new coat of carnuba wax on the bowl and polished it as well as a light reaming and interior cleaning of stem and bowl with Everclear. Here are the before, in process, and after pics. Enjoy!
Before

Stem in process:

Final result:

 

[rcstan]

Awesome job! :worship:
Now fill her up with some of that new baccy and :: away

 

[shaintiques]

Inaugural smoke will happen in the morning.

 

[shaintiques]

I did a trade with Rcstan for some stokkobye optimum, so that will be my after breakfast smoke

 

[shaintiques]

And ive never smoked a plip before.

 

[tokerpipes]

I love p lips. But they can feel a bit oversized in between the teeth on the bit. It does take a little bit to get used to. Great for when you have tungue burn.

 

[rigmedic1]

Good looking resto. I like my old Shamrock.

 

[batdemon]

That cleaned up great. Job well done :clap:

 

[cynyr]

Well done! Good for another seventy years.

 

[bentmike]

Another great restoration. I do love seeing you guys work your magic on these old pipes. What do you think of the P-lip? It's not everyone's cup of tea but I like mine.

 

[bubblehead33]

great job! looks better than a new one!

 

[jameral]

Excellent results! Enjoy it.

 

[ejames]

Nice job Dave! I really like the shape of that Pete!

 

[shaintiques]

Well I have to say that I like the P-lip. It is different but the pipe is actually a great clencher and breathes really well. This is a great addition to my regular rotation.

 

[maineyachtie]

Great looking pipe. I love that shape.

 

[shaintiques]

Yeah it is a great shape, perfect for clenching and feels good in the hand. It has a really nice draw too, hard to believe how much pipes transform with a little care, I couldn't wait to get home and restore it back to its former glory. And now its a beautiful smoker once again and also the oldest pipe in my collection.

 

[markw4mms]

Great restoration job, Dave. I hope you enjoy it!

 

[ssjones]

I love the 999 shape, pre-republic's are supposed to be the business to smoke. Well done!

 

[shaintiques]

Thanks, yeah ive been wanting an early Pete and this one is in super condition, no bite marks and it has a very nice grain.

 

[shaintiques]

Ok so I have decided that I love the plip, i love the shape more than anything and how i can really clench it well. The plip makes me want to smoke more.