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I know how scarce these are from having waited 612 months for mine to be made by Peterson, but it turned out to be well worth the wait.
I know how scarce these are from having waited 612 months for mine to be made by Peterson, but it turned out to be well worth the wait.


[[File:Rosslare221.jpg|thumb|Rosslare Royal Irish 221]][[File:Rosslareb11.jpg|thumb|left|Rosslare Royal Iris B11]]'''Rosslare Royal Irish''': Under the spotlight is the spectacular and unmistakable Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish series. Clearly identified and distinct from it's Royal Irish stablemate by the bright sterling silver mount at the end of the shank and on the stem. Most have the distinctive yellowgold variegated faux amber acrylic stem, all combine to create a striking and unique composition especially in the black sandblast contrast. The high grade Royal Irish series,differs from the basic Rosslare Classic series, which is priced around $115 and the higher grade Royal Irish at around $200 $250. Peterson claims that, “Only about 5% of our bowls are good enough to make this selection of pipes. These special pipes, all of which are silver mounted, are rare and a limited number are available each year. Shapes can vary depending on availability of suitable raw materials”. not so sure about the accuracy of some of that sales pitch,especially the rarity. I have never had any difficulty sourcing them. Most B&M's and Eretailers have them in stock, or can source them fairly quickly.
[[File:Rosslare221.jpg|thumb|Rosslare Royal Irish shape 221]][[File:Rosslareb11.jpg|thumb|left|Rosslare Royal Iris shape B11]]'''Rosslare Royal Irish''': Under the spotlight is the spectacular and unmistakable Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish series. Clearly identified and distinct from it's Royal Irish stablemate by the bright sterling silver mount at the end of the shank and on the stem. Most have the distinctive yellowgold variegated faux amber acrylic stem, all combine to create a striking and unique composition especially in the black sandblast contrast. The high grade Royal Irish series,differs from the basic Rosslare Classic series, which is priced around $115 and the higher grade Royal Irish at around $200 $250. Peterson claims that, “Only about 5% of our bowls are good enough to make this selection of pipes. These special pipes, all of which are silver mounted, are rare and a limited number are available each year. Shapes can vary depending on availability of suitable raw materials”. not so sure about the accuracy of some of that sales pitch,especially the rarity. I have never had any difficulty sourcing them. Most B&M's and Eretailers have them in stock, or can source them fairly quickly.


I have found that there is a clear dichotomy of opinion on the views of pipe smokers on the Rosslare series,they either 'love 'em or loath them'. Some find the orange/yellow Acrylic stem 'a bit over the top'. Personally I love 'em.
I have found that there is a clear dichotomy of opinion on the views of pipe smokers on the Rosslare series,they either 'love 'em or loath them'. Some find the orange/yellow Acrylic stem 'a bit over the top'. Personally I love 'em.