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. 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. In the early 1990s Kapp & Peterson made this giant, classic full bent, smooth pipe exclusively for Bonds of Oxford Street London. Bonds seem to have an endless source of New Old Stock Peterson pipes. I am always intrigued by these pipes when they arrive by post. Inevitably they come in their original packaging and to my mind, are a window back in time. On looking back over the previous Peterson history, Tom considered that most changes should come in the extension to the main pipe range and with the regular issuing of new shapes and series. He considered that at the end of the day, a pipe is basically a consumer product and the consumer does like something new every so often. When Tom Palmer bought the Peterson business at the beginning of the nineteen nineties', he adopted the policy of "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Basically sticking wisely to what the business had historically been famous for, good quality, value for money, popular, classic shaped pipes. At the end of the eighties just as the Sherlock Holmes range was being issued, Peterson reintroduced the modern Captain Pete series. The pipe bowls on these modern versions are all based on the Sherlock Holmes shapes. His emphasis has been very much on employing good skilled staff and quality traditional methods. At the same time they continue to evolve, providing the modern pipe smoker with modern choices and trends in pipe design and shapes. Tom has always believed in the old saying – “if it was not broken, don’t fix it”. Peterson had been around for over 120 years before he got involved so he decided to tread carefully before making any changes. On looking back over the years, Tom considered that most changes came, in the very large extension to the pipe range and the constant issuing of new shapes and series. He considered that at the end of the day, a pipe is a consumer led product, loosely defined and the consumer wants something new every so often. Its engineering and overall design are intertwined with the marque's foundation and raison d'être. They're the invisible source behind Peterson's unique Irish aesthetic — its muscular shank and transition, tubular profile, and generous bend. Yet Charles Peterson's intention and original design language is preserved in each piece to leave the factory. Peterson Pipes still come from the oldest factory for briar pipes in the world. Our collection of Peterson Pipes are all pre-Laudisi productions. Whenever I go through the old Peterson catalogues, it is like being a big kid all over again, drooling over illustrations and line drawings of pipes which I long to hold and admire. Owning such pipes is like having access to miniature time capsules. The 'Original' series was introduced piece meal, every 6 months a new shape until the 7 day set was complete. The same procedure was later adopted for the next series, Return of Sherlock Holmes. In 1899, Peterson opened the first in a series of several successive shops in London, England, that lasted until the late 1960s/70s. Around 1916, Peterson began stamping their pipes "Made in Ireland" in what is referred to as a block format. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you?