As I have stated previously, the huge World-wide number of contented Peterson pipe smokers is evidence enough and must be considered a great endorsement of the brand. This is probably the most popular group of modern Peterson pipes for collectors, offering good variety and choice at very fair pricing. These are amongst the most attractive and collectable pipes in the Peterson range of pipe issues. The second is you get a specific pipe because of the "inherent beauty that is in the pipe." You must be of legal age to purchase alcohol and tobacco products to enter this website. Peterson 9mm filter pipes with a P Lip stem and brown polished finish. Peterson pipes are famous for their craftsmanship, where elegance, dedication and quality are classed as the important characteristics. The pipes made by Peterson are sure to offer you a fantastic smoke, easy maintenance, everlasting quality, fine craftsmanship and a great appreciation. CI hasn’t become the world’s leading cigar retailer by accident. Kapp and Peterson went on to become Dublin's most fashionable and respected manufacturer of fine smoking pipes and tobacco purveyor. Flying in the face of the condemnation of smoking on health grounds, the pipe appears to be going through a gradual upturn in popularity. No longer considered the province of older middle aged males, it appears to be gaining in popularity, particularly with significant numbers of younger people. Rising pipe tobacco sales suggest that pipe-smoking is making an unlikely comeback. Many old things eventually become trendy again and the latest yesteryear fashion making a comeback, appears to be pipe smoking. This modest increase is credited by many to retro-loving students. Upon the smoker drawing in smoke, this extension then directs the smoke down and around the sump to dispense a lot of the moisture before the smoke enters the extension and stem. On the System Standards and other less expensive systems, this extension with be made of Vulcanite turned integrally with the stem. On the more expensive System pipes this extension will be made of metal which screws into the Vulcanite stem. This extension on the earlier pipes will be of brass and the newer pipes will be of aluminium. The Peterson Manx (Laxey Pipes Ltd.) Isle of Man factory partnership ceased operation about 1981 and the production of all African Meerschaum pipes was moved to Dublin and continued there until 1986. English made Peterson pipes actually spanned the period between the pre Republic and Republic eras. The commencement of the year 2015 will see the Peterson brand celebrating its 150th anniversary. This event will coincide with the publication and launch of a new detailed Peterson reference book, in tandem with a new commemorative pipe issue. It is hoped that the launch will take place in May of 2015 at the Chicagoland International Pipe & Tobacciana Show, held every year at the Pheasant Run Resort in St Charles, Illinois. The opening in fishtail mouthpieces is available in several sizes in order for the smoker to have options as to how much smoke they can get with each draw. I have to admit that I am smitten by this new series from Peterson. They epitomize my ideal pipe, both in looks and functionality. I also enjoy how tactile these pipes are, they snuggle in beautifully in the hand. With the pipes being so big I would imagine they will not be to everyone's taste. My own view is somewhat biased, the Darwins were probably tailor made with me in mind!! This was only for pipes issued and sold from Shannon airport and was not the same as the present day Shannon series. With a rustic finish, this slender bent Dublin Churchwarden style pipe is going to give you one of the coolest and most stylish experiences you could ask for in such an affordable tobacco pipe. As the oldest continuously operating briar pipe factory in the world, we at Peterson have a certain tradition to uphold, a legacy of craftsmanship dating back over 150 years. Soon, Charles Peterson walked into their shop with a new pipe design that would quickly become one of the most popular in the world. We offer worldwide shipping, but do not ship pipe tobacco to MN.