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.
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.
There's a very good reason why they've continued to succeed since their inception in 1865 as the brainchild of two brothers from Nurnberg, Germany. Take a little time to browse through our collection of pipes illustrated in our online catalogue. The Fishtail mouthpiece design is the standard design for most pipes. The external shape of a fishtail mouthpiece is primarily cosmetic, but it does assist in retention of the pipe if it is being held solely by the lips or teeth.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Regular Email correspondence requesting clarification on grades has shown me that it begs clarification. For example with Group 1 being the highest in qualitative and monetary value terms, the others then in descending order of quality, cost etc. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which now are only 925 for sterling. Dublin hallmarks for sterling are Hibernia, crowned harp and a letter denoting the year.
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.
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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.
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.
Regular Email correspondence requesting clarification on grades has shown me that it begs clarification. For example with Group 1 being the highest in qualitative and monetary value terms, the others then in descending order of quality, cost etc. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which now are only 925 for sterling. Dublin hallmarks for sterling are Hibernia, crowned harp and a letter denoting the year.
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.