We’re committed to industry-leading prices, exceptional service, the biggest selection, and overwhelming charm. No nonsense, just great cigars delivered fast, fresh, and discounted….beware of imitators. Click on any link or image below to view all of the available pipe shapes in each of the Peterson lines. Today, Peterson, run by Thomas Palmer, makes about 100,000 pipes annually, distributed all over the world. After Europe, the United States is the largest market with 12-15% of Peterson's production. Please confirm that you are over the age of 18 to continue. In less than year the New Peterson System had begun its journey to revolutions the way pipes where manufactured and smoked. In 1905 The new style of pipe wins Gold and Silver medals at the Brewing and Allied trades show. In 1910 the brand goes international partnering up with European distributor Wellauer AG in Switzerland. In the 1950's Peterson expands into its own Pipe Tobacco Blends it is called Peterson Mixture. This is the final piece in the puzzle and the brand has continued to expand and progress even with further innovation in today's anti Tobacco climate. A selection of Peterson non filtered Liscannor pipes in a smooth matt finish and with an acrylic fishtail mouthpiece complimented by a delicate twin gilt band. These smoking pipe feature the Peterson system, and we have a few P-Lips, which directs the smoke away from the tongue. I had seen this pipe on many occasions when I had previously visited Bonds E bay site. I have always been attracted to it and admired the classic shape, size and finish. They were offering the same pipe in various finishes and stem fittings. Having had the opportunity to see the pipe 'in the flesh', I am amazed at the quality, feel, looks and the smoking performance. The system pipe has a separate space in the pipe, where the moisture can collect, making the pipe cool and dry. A few years later the P-Lip, the unique Peterson mouthpiece, appears. With both the company has achieved many successes and prizes. This characterizes the company, which continues to make the same models. Peterson is also known for the beautiful silver applications. Normally with the newer unsmoked high grades that come into my collection, they remain un smoked. However I made an exception with this beauty and boy it was worth it. These large hand made pipes normally retail for around $200 $ 400 depending on shape and finish. Varying from Smooth, Sandblast and Rustic finishes and Straight Billiard and Bent shapes. In 1985 there was a 3rd numbered limited edition of 1000 pipes issued to commemorate the writer's 150th birthday anniversary.1835 – 1985. These were all gold banded and in a special presentation box in the shape of a Twain book. Peterson initially graded their mass -produced System pipes, i.e., regular catalogue pipes "Deluxe", "First Quality", "0" grade, "2nd grade", and "3rd grade". You will also find old Peterson Systems stamped System 4 or System 5. The shape number is also indicative of briar quality; for example, 364 is Peterson's 3rd quality shape number . There was also a miniature version of Sherlock Holmes pipes issued around the same time. Peterson pipes with an ebony briar bowl, silver nickel band finished with a hand engraved winged bat and red and black acrylic fishtail mouthpiece. Over the years there have been a few large System pipes Produced by Peterson which could be considered to be included as 'House' pipes. In the early Peterson catalogues, circa 1900, they were advertising XXL systems which were similar in size to the modern 'House' pipes. Around 1990 Peterson were asked by a large UK retailer, i.e. Bonds of Oxford St. London, to commission the making of a special giant classic bent pipe, with dimensions of, length 17cms, bowl height, 6.1cm, bowl chamber depth 5.5cms, internal bowl diameter 2.1cm. This is a classic shaped Peterson with hallmarked silver ferrule in smooth and rustic finishes, plus options of tapered and saddle stems. Online we kan only show our selection by a list and we may not describe, recommend or supply you any information you cant find on the packaging of the tobacco product. The Peterson pipes are some of the most recognisable pipes in the world. Each year since then, Peterson has continued to issue through it's many global retailers, a Christmas pipe, now known as a “Holiday Season” issue. Here are photo's of this marvelous unique pipe, now complete once more. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site - by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor. Within a year, Frederick employed a young Latvian woodworker named Charles Peterson to help with production and repairs. Traditional tools and methods of manufacture contribute to the individuality and unique characteristics of the Peterson Pipe. I am privileged in that I have a good variety of both entry and higher grade Peterson Pipes within my collection. In my humble opinion, Peterson have been consistent throughout their production of higher end pipes, in replicating a tradition of Celtic quality, at very reasonable prices. 1987 saw the introduction and Issue of the first Sherlock Holmes 'Original' Series of pipes. The Sherlock Holmes series is probably the most successful series of pipes ever introduced by Peterson in terms of numbers. It was first issued to honour Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictitious detective character, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is perhaps the most famous pipe smoking character in fiction.