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My first impression of them is that the briar quality is superb,with gorgeous graining. The pipes are not what I would call stand out stunner's, they ooze quality and are reservedly handsome,enhanced by the acrylic Cumberland stem. The bowl finish is tending toward a matt finish and not shiny like the recent trend. The natural Walnut finish harkens back to the comparable pre-Republic bowls. | My first impression of them is that the briar quality is superb,with gorgeous graining. The pipes are not what I would call stand out stunner's, they ooze quality and are reservedly handsome,enhanced by the acrylic Cumberland stem. The bowl finish is tending toward a matt finish and not shiny like the recent trend. The natural Walnut finish harkens back to the comparable pre-Republic bowls. | ||
[[File:ABlackRoyalIrish RossSand.jpg|thumb|left|Rosslare Royal Irish Sandblast, Jim Lilley Collection]] [[File:Rosslare221.jpg|thumb|Rosslare Royal Irish 221, Jim Lilley collection]]'''The Rosslare Royal Irish Series:'''- Under the spotlight is the spectacular and unmistakable Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish series. | [[File:ABlackRoyalIrish RossSand.jpg|thumb|left|Rosslare Royal Irish Sandblast, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:B10RosslareRoyalIrish3.JPG|thumb|Rosslare Royal Irish B10, Jim Lilley collection]][[File:Rosslare221.jpg|thumb|Rosslare Royal Irish 221, Jim Lilley collection]]'''The Rosslare Royal Irish Series:'''- Under the spotlight is the spectacular and unmistakable Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish series. | ||
Clearly identified by the bright sterling silver mount at the end of the shank and on the stem and the yellow-gold variegated faux amber acrylic stem, all combining to create a striking and unique composition especially in the black sandblast contrast. | Clearly identified by the bright sterling silver mount at the end of the shank and on the stem and the yellow-gold variegated faux amber acrylic stem, all combining to create a striking and unique composition especially in the black sandblast contrast. | ||