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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'. Some find the orange/yellow Acrylic stem 'a bit over the top'. Personally I love 'em. | 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'. Some find the orange/yellow Acrylic stem 'a bit over the top'. Personally I love 'em. | ||
[[File:Grafton80s.JPG|thumb|Grafton]][[File:GraftonB11.JPG|thumb|left|Grafton B11]]'''The Grafton Series''': Peterson state that “Only about 5% of our bowls are good enough to make this selection of pipes. These special pipes, all of which are silver mounted, are rare and only a limited number are available each year. Shapes can vary depending on availability of suitable raw materials”. | [[File:Grafton80s.JPG|thumb|Grafton]][[File:GraftonB11.JPG|thumb|left|Grafton B11]][[File:XL15Spigot01.jpg|thumb|left|XL15 Racing Green Spigot]]'''The Grafton Series''': Peterson state that “Only about 5% of our bowls are good enough to make this selection of pipes. These special pipes, all of which are silver mounted, are rare and only a limited number are available each year. Shapes can vary depending on availability of suitable raw materials”. | ||
I have rarely seen this series of pipes for sale previously, it has been a complete mystery as to the quality of briar, finish and smoking qualities. Rarely is it mentioned on pipe forums.<br> | I have rarely seen this series of pipes for sale previously, it has been a complete mystery as to the quality of briar, finish and smoking qualities. Rarely is it mentioned on pipe forums.<br> | ||