Peterson’s Block Meerschaum, Shape 87, Made in Great Britain, made from solid meerschaum, with a pronounced rusticated finish/patina and a black Peterson mouthpiece.
The inscription “BLOCK MEERSCHAUM” is important: it indicates that the pipe was carved from a block of meerschaum, rather than being a standard briar pipe with a meerschaum coating.
Period
Based on its visible characteristics, I would tentatively date it to the 1970s, probably the early to mid-1970s. However, the exact date cannot be established from the shape number 87 alone.
Current value — October 2026
Some useful recent comparable sales:
A 1970s Peterson Block Meerschaum pipe recently sold for US$299, approximately €270–275.
A 1976 Peterson Block Meerschaum, model 314, with a sterling silver mount, sold for US$375, approximately €323.
Other vintage Peterson meerschaum pipes have sold for around US$290.
This pipe is not a standard example: its substantial bowl, Shape 87, exceptionally developed coloration and, above all, its distinctive mounting make it more interesting to collectors.
My valuation
| Valuation scenario | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Fair market value | €250–325 |
| Peterson/meerschaum collector | €325–400 |
My current estimate would be around €300–350.