I find them brilliant smokers, the bowls never heat up, because they are so large and the shape is so very comfortable for longer periods of smoking. Personally I give them a slight edge over the Mark Twains in that department. The official Peterson web site lists only four types, Deluxe, Premier, Rustic and Smooth. I have managed to source three others, Red, Ebony and Sandblast. Indeed, it is on this groundbreaking design that the worldwide reputation of Peterson rests. During the last hundred years, Peterson has grown tremendously without losing sight of its original dedication to quality, handcrafted products at a reasonable price. Charles Peterson's patented System isn't just a novelty offered by Peterson; it is the Peterson pipe. Similar in figure to the iconic pipe on the old Peterson Patent catalogue shown above. The two figurative pipes on the catalog cover are briar pipes crafted by Louis Lamberthod in Saint-Claude, France. Peterson used to commission this kind of pipe from the French pipemaker, inventor of the famous machine able to duplicate figurative pipes. There must have been a fourth production of Mark Twain pipes, for there is evidence of Mark Twain pipes with silver dates for the 1990s. Fans of a nice jaw hanger will enjoy this practical smoking pipe from the folks at Peterson. The ‘68’ shape is a bent brandy with a chubby shank and bowl to match. When the nickel band, walnut finish and Army-mount of the Irish Made Series... Today, more than 150 years later, our patented System pipes and Classic designs can be found in brick and mortar and online retailer shops across the globe. We've seen enormous change in our century-and-a-half of pipemaking. When the Kapp brothers did eventually come of age, Alfred Kapp and Charles Peterson bought out Christian's shareholding and renamed the business Kapp & Peterson. Beautiful Irish, smooth brown briar pipe with lovely grains and a sterling silver ring. Smooth briar pipe in a matte green finish with a sterling silver mount, made by Peterson in Ireland. Peterson pipes, made in Ireland, provide the pipe smoker with a wide selection of briars. As the oldest continuously operating briar pipe factory in the world, Peterson has a certain tradition to uphold, a legacy of craftsmanship dating back over 150 years. Whether you're browsing for your very first pipe or are a seasoned collector in search of a rare gem, know that every pipe in our catalogue carries with it that same preservation of tradition. Beautiful Irish, smooth brown briar pipe in a matte finish completed with metal mount. If you buy from Cup O' Joes you are confirming that you are of legal age - note that we reserve the right to age-verify at the time of delivery. We reserve the right to verify delivery to cardholder via UPS. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Please note though that if you choose shipping via first class, your package is not trackable and we are not responsible for lost packages. The online store is always open - you can shop with confidence at all hours of the day, from anywhere in the world. The thinking man smokes a Peterson Pipe, is a nod to perhaps their most famous customer, the fictional Sherlock Holmes.