Within a year, Frederick employed a young Latvian woodworker named Charles Peterson to help with production and repairs. 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. Whether you’re browsing for your very first pipe or are a seasoned collector in search of a peterson pipes rare gem, know that every pipe in our catalogue carries with it that same preservation of tradition. A Peterson pipe isn’t just a utilitarian tool; it’s a piece of history you can carry with you in your travels, a faithful companion to accompany you through all that life offers. With silver mounts and amber-colored stems, these are seriously special pipes for the under $200 range.
Inevitably it is the old story of a lack of knowledge or ownership of the extensive and varied choices in the range of pipes presented by Peterson. Often the negative comments are based on the writers limited experience of owning a basic entry level pipe. Thereafter they condemn all peterson pipes, based on that poor experience. I have found that there is a clear dichotomy of opinion on the views of pipe smokers on the Rosslare series, they either ‘love ’em or loath them’. The modern Captain Pete line available from Cup O’Joe’s is an exclusive issue by Peterson for the US retailer. They are XL size pipes that mirror the Kinsale and SH series of pipes with slightly shorter plip mouthpieces.
These pipes are popular with those who identify with Irish heritage and want everyone to know it…we always picture a guy in a bowtie smoking a Harp pipe. The simple elegance of the chocolate brown stain on the Fermoys make captain black tobacco them the “suit and tie” series for the $100 pipe range. These pipes, available in most Classic Peterson shapes, are a newer line for Peterson and popular with long time fans, as they add new pieces to their collections.
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.
The PetersonLip (PLip) mouthpiece, designed to offset the inhaled smoke to the roof of the mouth, thus avoiding tongue bite. The famous P lip stem incorporated into the system pipes mouthpiece directs the smoke flow through a small hole at the top of the stem to the roof of the mouth. The second issue was called ‘The Return of’ and was based on the success of ‘the Original’, with seven additional new shapes and dedicated wooden rack being created.