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'''''Sherlock Holmes'''''<br> | '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''<br> | ||
'Original collection' - The most successful series of pipes introduced by Peterson. First produced in | [[File:SHorig.jpg|thumb|Sherlock Holmes Original]]'Original collection' - The most successful series of pipes introduced by Peterson. First produced in | ||
1987 to honour the most famous character in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. A 7 day set made from | 1987 to honour the most famous character in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. A 7 day set made from | ||
specially selected briar-wood in shapes most favoured by Holmes. Available in smooth, ebony, | specially selected briar-wood in shapes most favoured by Holmes. Available in smooth, ebony, | ||
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Examples of Sherlock Homes pipes from the Jim Lilley Collection: | Examples of Sherlock Homes pipes from the Jim Lilley Collection: | ||
<gallery> | <gallery width=175px> | ||
File:Sherlock Holmes 'The Return Of' 7 Day Collection.jpg|'The Return Of' Collection | File:Sherlock Holmes 'The Return Of' 7 Day Collection.jpg|'The Return Of' Collection | ||
File:Pipedia30SherlockHMeers.jpg|Sherlock Holmes Meerschaums | File:Pipedia30SherlockHMeers.jpg|Sherlock Holmes Meerschaums | ||
File:Gold 'Hansom'.jpg|Gold 'Hansom' | |||
File:Sherlock-Holmes-Pipe-Rack-B.jpg|Sherlock Holmes Pipe Rack | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''''Speciality'''''<br> | '''''Speciality'''''<br> | ||
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'''''Commemorative and Limited editions'''''<br> | '''''Commemorative and Limited editions'''''<br> | ||
[[File:Pipedia32MilleniumOomPDublin.jpg|thumb|Pair of Milleniums | [[File:Pipedia32MilleniumOomPDublin.jpg|thumb|Pair of Milleniums]]'''''Millennium''''' - Dublin one of Europe's oldest capital cities celebrated its Millennium in the year 1988 | ||
and in honour, Petersons made a special tribute to the occasion, by creating prestige souvenir pipes | and in honour, Petersons made a special tribute to the occasion, by creating prestige souvenir pipes | ||
known as "Peterson Dublin Millennium".These pipes are available in both an Oom Paul and a | known as "Peterson Dublin Millennium".These pipes are available in both an Oom Paul and a | ||
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choices of Smooth,Rustic,Sandblast and Ebony.<br> | choices of Smooth,Rustic,Sandblast and Ebony.<br> | ||
Price estimated to be around $350 - $450 for the set,depending on finish. | Price estimated to be around $350 - $450 for the set,depending on finish. | ||
<gallery width=275 caption="New Mark Twain pipes from the Jim Lilley Collection> | |||
'''''Charles Peterson 140 Anniversary''''' – in 2005 Peterson celebrated it's 140th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they decided to produce an exact copy of Charles Peterson´s favourite pipe. The original of this pipe is kept in the Peterson museum in Dublin and the silver band is engraved with | File:New Mark Twain Smooth Poker.jpg|Mark Twain, Smooth Poker | ||
File:New MarkTwain Smooth Bent.jpg|Mark Twain, Smooth Bent | |||
File:New MT sandblastset.jpg|Mark Twain, Sandblast Set | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[File:Pipedia33CharlesP140Ann.jpg|thumb|Charles Peterson 140 Anniversary]]'''''Charles Peterson 140 Anniversary''''' – in 2005 Peterson celebrated it's 140th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they decided to produce an exact copy of Charles Peterson´s favourite pipe. The original of this pipe is kept in the Peterson museum in Dublin and the silver band is engraved with | |||
the massage;"When stolen, please return to 55. Grafton Street" and is signed by Charles Peterson.<br> | the massage;"When stolen, please return to 55. Grafton Street" and is signed by Charles Peterson.<br> | ||
Prices start around $280. | Prices start around $280. | ||