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. The draw is good, and the flavour is particularly great in new pipes. As for the aesthetics and ergonomics, I find some shapes much more attractive than others.
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. English made peterson pipes actually spanned the period between the pre Republic and Republic eras.
Whether you’re browsing for your very first pipe or are a seasoned collector in search of a 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. The P-Lip mouthpiece, or P-Lip tip, is a unique stem that directs smoke toward the palate, resting on top of the tongue.
From 1950 to the present time, the stamp for this era is “Made in the Republic of Ireland” in a block format generally in three lines but two lines have been used with or without Republic being abbreviated. Around 1916, Peterson began stamping their pipes “Made in Ireland” in what is referred to as a block format. The commencement of the year 2015 will see the Peterson brand celebrating its 150th anniversary. This event will coincide with peterson pipes 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. Their famous motto, The thinking man smokes a Peterson Pipe, is a nod to perhaps their most famous customer, the fictional Sherlock Holmes.
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. To some people the cleaning of system pipes can appear to be problematic,in fact they are in mostcases easy to clean. A pipe cleaner dipped in alcohol will do a fine job of removing any driedtobacco juices in the mouthpiece or shank.
Here the smoke is directed selectively into the throat area and thus protects sensitive tongues. Most Peterson pipe series are also available with a regular mouthpiece (FT – Fishtail). 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.
Then, recently, they added a bunch of the previously Dunhill-branded tobaccos, like My Mixture 965, Nightcap, Early Morning, Elizabethan Mixture, De Luxe Navy Rolls, Peterson Flake, and The Royal Yacht Pipe Tobacco. These are all in addition to their classic lines like Sweet Killarney, Sunset Breeze, Irish Flake, Peterson 3 P’s, and more. Enjoy some of the most legendary tobaccos ever made with Peterson. Peterson believed that a man’s smoking pipe was a signature piece of his individual style, and Peterson pipes are still made with this idea in mind today.
It was first issued to honour Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictitious detective character, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is perhaps the most famous pipe smoking character in fiction. Again this was a time of great change for the brand, the company having changed ownership on several ocassions. However it was also one of great creativity, with the introduction of several commemorative series and some new literary character series of pipes that would leave a very lasting impression on the pipe smoking fraternity.
For what it is worth, I reckon the Deluxes are probably the best value range of pipes that Peterson produce, both in terms of functionality and value. Those who malign the brand because they’re made by the hundreds using machines, are very wrong, in my opinion. I like them a lot and the bang for the buck is the best I’ve ever seen for new pipes of this quality. I would suggest the period 1890 to 1915 is the true ‘Patent era’. From my humble observations the Patent stamping on pipes from that time, were more apparent and attributable with some degree of accuracy. made during the majority of this period had no “Country of Manufacture” (COM) stamped on them.
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. The old shop on Grafton Street, which was all on one level and had limited space to accommodate large amounts of display stock. The new premises is on four levels, plus a tasteful basement lounge area dedicated to large displays of Cigars and walk in humidor. 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.