Peterson Faceted Black Meerschaum

[Commander McBragg]

Hi, I recently came across this pipe it’s a Peterson Meer but it’s black. I’ve seen only a handful of examples and only two others like this one. I was curious if this is rare? The owner says he’s the original owner and says he bought it new and it was black. Says it didn’t get this way from smoking it. I have the big peterson book and in there it shows one sandblast version they sold with a “dark red/black stain. Does anyone have any information about this type of meer? I did a search first and only came across one where a guy sold one on here and they were going to continue the conversation once the buyer received the pipe but I can’t see or find that continued conversation. The image is how it looks from the seller currently.
thanks
Mike

 

[Chasing Embers]

Looks to be an African meerschaum. I've seen a few of them. Slightly heavier than the Turkish variet

 

[Commander McBragg]

Looks to be an African meerschaum. I've seen a few of them. Slightly heavier than the Turkish variet

Hey thanks for the reply. But is the black stained versions rare? I think it’s cool but curious about it being black???

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

That’s the “Aboriginal” style Pete meer. They were all African meer and made by the Manx Laxey pipe factory on the isle of Mann for Peterson. Some were fume top, some fully dyed, and some uncolored. I wouldn’t call it rare but the fully dyed ones don’t pop up all that often.

 

[Commander McBragg]

That’s the “Aboriginal” style Pete meer. They were all African meer and made by the Manx Laxey pipe factory on the isle of Mann for Peterson. Some were fume top, some fully dyed, and some uncolored. I wouldn’t call it rare but the fully dyed ones don’t pop up all that often.

So it is real so that’s good. I’ve been on the look out for one like this but with the top only black for years. Normally I can’t touch the price. Thanks so much
mike

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Here’s a some of the meers Peterson offered, obviously not in all the combinations of finishes/colors but a good representation nonetheless. You can see some examples of fully dyed meers next to the aboriginals shown.

 

[Ahi Ka]

What rusty said. In the wild I’ve only seen that full black scolloped finish in the manx line, and one made for nording. There’s an example of one they made for comoys on their pipedia page.

I have a 3 of the Pete Aboriginals (briar, fumed top meer, and one semi coloured over the whole pipe). I wouldn’t mind one like that though. It’s the Batman of petes

 

[Commander McBragg]

Here’s a some of the meers Peterson offered, obviously not in all the combinations of finishes/colors but a good representation nonetheless. You can see some examples of fully dyed meers next to the aboriginals shown.
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Hey Thanks so much!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

What rusty said. In the wild I’ve only seen that full black scolloped finish in the manx line, and one made for nording. There’s an example of one they made for comoys on their pipedia page.

I have a 3 of the Pete Aboriginals (briar, fumed top meer, and one semi coloured over the whole pipe). I wouldn’t mind one like that though. It’s the Batman of petes

I have one of the fully colored Manx pipes that was made for Cary Magic Inch. @georged replaced the CMI stem with an acrylic one several years ago for me. It’s kind of a reverse fume top, fully colored pipe with a light rim.

 

[Commander McBragg]

@RustiePyles CPG thats so neat. the guy wants $120. The silver band is very pitted. Any thoughts on if this is a normal price for a pipe like that?

 

[Ahi Ka]

I have one of the fully colored Manx pipes that was made for Cary Magic Inch. @georged replaced the CMI stem with an acrylic one several years ago for me. It’s kind of a reverse fume top, fully colored pipe with a light rim.View attachment 248043

Yeah their coloured tawnys are lovely.

 

[Chasing Embers]

with the top only black for years.

That's achieved with heat called calcining but you can achieve the same thing by smoking it.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

@RustiePyles CPG thats so neat. the guy wants $120. The silver band is very pitted. Any thoughts on if this is a normal price for a pipe like that?

$120 is a fair price for that pipe. The band isn’t pitted it’s just tarnished. It’ll clean up just fine. A jewelry polishing cloth will clean up the band and polish the pipe up.

 

[Ahi Ka]

@RustiePyles CPG thats so neat. the guy wants $120. The silver band is very pitted. Any thoughts on if this is a normal price for a pipe like that?

Smooth Pete meers are going for a lot these days. This one is a “less desirable” finish, unless you like it of course. I’d say have at it knowing you would be able to recover your costs here if you chose to part with it

 

[Commander McBragg]

Thanks all! I think I’ll pull the trigger. I really appreciate it everyone

 

[AroEnglish]

Thanks all! I think I’ll pull the trigger. I really appreciate it everyone

Post some pics when it comes in and when you clean it up!

 

[Commander McBragg]

Post some pics when it comes in and when you clean it up!

I sure will.

 

[JimInks]

Here's the one I have. Great meer!

 

[Commander McBragg]

Here's the one I have. Great meer!
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Oh wow. So it is just like the one I’m getting just a different shape. Thanks!

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

All of what Rustie said is correct. I also wouldn't classify them as rare, but they pop up less frequently on secondary sites. The $120 price is definitely a fair price, and it will clean up nicely and be a great smoking pipe.