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The stampings on the silver bands are "faux" hallmarks and are just decorative symbols of Ireland ... a Shamrock,a wolfhound , | The stampings on the silver bands are "faux" hallmarks and are just decorative symbols of Ireland ... a Shamrock,a wolfhound , | ||
and a castle or tower.<br> | and a castle or tower. | ||
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In regard to the silver and nickel markings of this period,well nu-ff said,it is a blooming minefield!<br> | In regard to the silver and nickel markings of this period,well nu-ff said,it is a blooming minefield!<br> | ||
Hallmarks are only required on precious metals not nickel. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which | Hallmarks are only required on precious metals not nickel. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which | ||
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On the faux "hallmarks" v Dublin silver hallmarks. There are many Peterson pipes with sterling silver bands that do not have | On the faux "hallmarks" v Dublin silver hallmarks. There are many Peterson pipes with sterling silver bands that do not have | ||
hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades. | hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades. | ||
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<gallery widths=300 Heights=250 caption="Peterson's London & Dublin Special Two-Pipe Set Made in London ca. 1947, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection"> | |||
File:PeteD&L04.jpg|<center>Two-Pipe Set</center> | |||
File:PeteD&L05.jpg|<center>Shape 493</center> | |||
File:PeteD&L06.jpg|<center>Shape 80s</center> | |||
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<gallery widths=400 Heights=350 caption="Peterson's Dublin & London Deluxe Two-Pipe Set Made in Dublin ca. 1947 (non-hallmarked sterling mounts), Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection"> | |||
File:PeteD&L01.jpg|Two-Pipe Set | |||
File:PeteD&L02.jpg|Tapered Stemmed Pipe | |||
File:PeteD&L03.jpg|Saddle Stemmed Pipe | |||
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===Republic Era Pipes=== | ===Republic Era Pipes=== | ||