Enjoy some of the most legendary tobaccos ever made with Peterson. Their famous motto, The thinking man smokes a Peterson Pipe, is a nod to perhaps their most famous customer, the fictional Sherlock Holmes. You must be 21 years or older to buy our products in accordance with current FDA regulations. We are committed to providing our services only to people who are of the proper age, and to protecting our youth as best as we possibly can. The second style can be considered “handwritten” or standard block letter, in use from the early 1930s to the present. The Fourth era (Republic) corresponds to the stamp MADE IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND or a shorter version with the abbreviation of the word REPUBLIC.
peterson pipesThe natural Walnut finish harkens back to the comparable preRepublic bowls. 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’. Taking inspiration from Celtic art, stretching back over 1000 years. Peterson have created this series of pipes, the main feature of which, is the unique Celtic Knot design on the hallmarked sterling silver band.
Knowing Tom and his dedication to his company image and promotion, I am sure that all will be completed and up and running for the celebration of the company’s 150 year anniversary celebrations in 2015. 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. I often cringe at some of the negative comments made on popular pipe forums, in regard to the quality and finish of Peterson pipes.
From being a tool that was almost “necessary” and commonly used, it was slowly becoming a specially chosen, cherished object, and the type of users were also becoming more motivated. Thus, in order to keep this changing clientele, innovative models were created to arouse their curiosity, and also to encourage them to collect all the models in a certain series. In other words, an updated business policy which was a marketing ploy that was in line with the general evolution of tastes, thanks to which the astute manufacturers succeeded in remaining highly competitive. Indeed, not only was the market consolidated, but new generations of pipe users were also attracted by the special aura surrounding pipe smoking, who were certainly convinced and satisfied.
chacom tobacco pipesIt will have a relatively small draft hole entrance at the extension which will open out rapidly and then closes back down near the bit. Throughout the early eighties they made several batches of so-called numbered limited editions.Culminating in 1985 with their Mark Twain 150th Gold anniversary. The pipe was in need of some restoration, as its original stem was missing.
In 1988 Peterson decided to issue a special Millennium Edition set of two pipes commemorating the City of Dublin’s 1000 year founding ( ). The first pipe was a Dublin shape (what else!) and an Oom Paul. Each pipe was sold individually featuring a special sterling silver hallmarked band and came with a ribbon wrapped parchment scroll in a blue presentation box. 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.