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most respected pipe and tobacco manufacturers in Europe and America. | most respected pipe and tobacco manufacturers in Europe and America. | ||
[[File:Pipedia1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A selection of patent era pipes, Jim | [[File:Pipedia1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A selection of patent era pipes, Jim Lilley collection]]The original patent was issued in Great Britain and Ireland on Aug. 8, 1890, and in France on Jan. | ||
22, '''1891'''.<br> | 22, '''1891'''.<br> | ||
On May 1, '''1894''', U.S. Patent 519,135 was issued to Peterson for his unique construction of a pipe | On May 1, '''1894''', U.S. Patent 519,135 was issued to Peterson for his unique construction of a pipe |