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''This article is currently being revised and updated. You may see some redundancy in the sections during this process.''
[[File:Peterson-Cased1899.jpg|thumb|400px|Peterson Pipe from 1899, courtesy [http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ Racine & Laramie Tobacconist].]][[File:1900Systempipe.jpg|thumb|400px|The Famous Peterson System Pipe, 1900, Courtesy Jim Lilley]]
[[File:1900Systempipe.jpg|thumb|400px|The Famous Peterson System Pipe, 1900, Courtesy Jim Lilley]]
 
'''Late Breaking News!:''' Smokingpipes.com announced the following. ''"Smokingpipes.com is pleased to share that its parent company, Laudisi Enterprises, will acquire Kapp & Peterson, Ltd., specifically the Peterson pipe factory in Sallynoggin and the Peterson of Dublin shop on Nassau Street." In the following Blog Post, Sykes Wilford, President and CEO of Laudisi Enterprises, reflects upon the acquisition and what it means for the two brands.'' [https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/peterson-joins-the-smokingpipes-family '''See Sykes's full blog post'''].
 
'''Peterson [http://www.peterson.ie/ website]'''  
'''Peterson [http://www.peterson.ie/ website]'''  


=The Peterson Pipe Chronicles=  
=The Peterson Pipe Chronicles=  
[[File:JamesLilley.jpg|thumb|left|Jim Lilley as The Thinking Man]][[File:TPalmer.jpg|thumb|Tom Palmer]]'''''By Jim Lilley'''''
[[File:JamesLilley.jpg|thumb|left|Jim Lilley as The Thinking Man. RIP Jim, and thank you for your pasion for Peterson pipes, and Chronicaling their rich heritage.]][[File:TPalmer.jpg|thumb|Tom Palmer]]'''''By Jim Lilley'''''


''Thank you, Jim, for developing these wonderful articles on Peterson pipes for Pipedia, and for keeping them current.--[[User:Sethile|sethile]] 13:04, 26 July 2012 (CDT) -- Pipedia SYSOP''
===The Peterson Pipe===
===The Peterson Pipe===
[[File:PetersonFactory.jpg|thumb|Peterson Factory]]The Peterson brand of pipes are one of the most recognised in the world. They have been manufacturing pipes as a business in Ireland since the 19th century. Today the business is owned and managed by Tom Palmer from their head office at the Sallynoggin factory in Dublin, Ireland.  
[[File:PetersonFactory.jpg|thumb|Peterson Factory]]The Peterson brand of pipes are one of the most recognised in the world. They have been manufacturing pipes as a business in Ireland since the 19th century. Today the business is owned and managed by Tom Palmer from their head office at the Sallynoggin factory in Dublin, Ireland.  
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them. However, later around 1916, they began stamping their  
them. However, later around 1916, they began stamping their  
pipes "Made in Ireland" in a block format.
pipes "Made in Ireland" in a block format.


[[File:1890K&P2.JPG|thumb|left|1890/91 Kapp Brothers Meerschaum]][[File:1890K&P.JPG|thumb|1890/91 Kapp Brothers MeerschaumIn fitted case]]
[[File:1890K&P2.JPG|thumb|left|1890/91 Kapp Brothers Meerschaum]][[File:1890K&P.JPG|thumb|1890/91 Kapp Brothers MeerschaumIn fitted case]]
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At left and right are photo's of this marvelous unique pipe, now complete once more.
At left and right are photo's of this marvelous unique pipe, now complete once more.


'''A unique Victorian Peterson Pipe'''
'''A unique Victorian Peterson Pipe'''
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The stem is well worn and damaged and the case was a bit grubby. But hey! it is 119 years old!! I am happy with it.
The stem is well worn and damaged and the case was a bit grubby. But hey! it is 119 years old!! I am happy with it.
It is a very rare example of an art form, not normally associated with early Petersons and as such is a prime candidate for the Sandpiper Peterson Museum. See photos bellow:
It is a very rare example of an art form, not normally associated with early Petersons and as such is a prime candidate for the Sandpiper Peterson Museum. See photos bellow:
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File:Pete Patent 1893Silver3.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
File:Pete Patent 1893Silver3.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
File:Pete Patent 1893Silver2.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
File:Pete Patent 1893Silver2.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
File:Pete Patent 1893Silver.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
File:Pete Patent 1893Silver.JPG|1893 Patent, courtesy Jim Lilley Collection
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<gallery perrow=5 caption="More Patent Era Pipes:">
<gallery perrow=5 widths=230 Heights=200  caption="More Patent Era Pipes:">
File:1916Tomato.JPG|An unusual 1916 Deluxe Squash Tomato shape with Amber Stem and magnificent Briar
File:1916Tomato.JPG|An unusual 1916 Deluxe Squash Tomato shape with Amber Stem and magnificent Briar
File:Peterson3patentHouse.JPG|3 Early Patent House Pipes, Jim Lilley Collection
File:Peterson3patentHouse.JPG|3 Early Patent House Pipes, Jim Lilley Collection
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File:1895Patent41.jpg|
File:1895Patent41.jpg|
File:1895Patent23.jpg|Silver stamping showing 2nd patent number & date
File:1895Patent23.jpg|Silver stamping showing 2nd patent number & date
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<gallery widths=300 Heights=230 caption="1906 Peterson's Patent with Original Amber Stem, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection">
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File:Image9a.jpg|This 1906 Patent has a rare "DUBLIN" stamping
File:Image5a.jpg|Stampings on sterling mount
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<gallery widths=300 Heights=230 caption="1908 Peterson's Patent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection">
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File:1908Patent04.jpg|Stampings on bowl & sterling mount
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You will also find old Peterson Systems stamped System 4 or System 5. The shape number is also indicative of briar quality; for  
You will also find old Peterson Systems stamped System 4 or System 5. The shape number is also indicative of briar quality; for  
example,- 364 is Peterson's 3rd quality shape number (the 2nd quality sister pipe is a 314.)  
example,- 364 is Peterson's 3rd quality shape number (the 2nd quality sister pipe is a 314.)  
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File:Pipedia13.jpg|Pre-Republic Era 1922 Kapet Rhodesian
File:Pipedia13.jpg|Pre-Republic Era 1922 Kapet Rhodesian
File:Pipedia14.jpg|Pre-Republic Era 1938 Made in Eire 308 System
File:Pipedia14.jpg|Pre-Republic Era 1938 Made in Eire 308 System
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Sometime in the 1940s they introduced the "Premier" and "Standard" stampings. The "Premier" falling just under the "Deluxe," and the "Standard" becoming the former "2nd grade"  
Sometime in the 1940s they introduced the "Premier" and "Standard" stampings. The "Premier" falling just under the "Deluxe," and the "Standard" becoming the former "2nd grade"  
quality.<br>
quality.<br>
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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<gallery widths=400 Heights=350 caption="Peterson System Clay c. 1940, courtesy Racine & Laramie Tobacconist>
File:R&L-Peterson Clay.jpg|Courtesy [http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ Racine & Laramie Tobacconist]
File:R&L-Peterson Band.jpg|Courtesy [http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ Racine & Laramie Tobacconist]
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===Republic Era Pipes===
===Republic Era Pipes===
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The Deluxes are all excellent smokers. The Darwin, of course, is a truly outstanding pipe, its only "flaw" being that it's not a clencher. One particular aspect of this pipe that appeals to me most is its physical beauty and presence. They are a pipe like no other. For me, they also offer a bowl capacity that I like and a balance in the hand that I appreciate. They are well named Deluxe s for giving that special experience.
The Deluxes are all excellent smokers. The Darwin, of course, is a truly outstanding pipe, its only "flaw" being that it's not a clencher. One particular aspect of this pipe that appeals to me most is its physical beauty and presence. They are a pipe like no other. For me, they also offer a bowl capacity that I like and a balance in the hand that I appreciate. They are well named Deluxe s for giving that special experience.
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<gallery widths=420 Heights=260 caption="Peterson's 140th Anniversary Pipe (A rare straight-grained example), Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection">
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<gallery widths=400 Heights=350 caption="Peterson's Limited Edition Mark Twain, Pipe 37/400 (1981 Original Series) Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection">
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[[File:HouseTrio.jpg|thumb|Collection of House Pipes]]'''House pipes''':  Another popular Peterson system pipe variant, is the huge House Pipe. I believe the term house pipe, has come from the fact that they are just too big to carry around for some and too heavy to hold in one's mouth. The pipes are so large that you'll want to smoke them at home, settled into a comfortable chair for a very long session with a good book! I remember seeing them referred to as 'systems on steroids'!
[[File:HouseTrio.jpg|thumb|Collection of House Pipes]]'''House pipes''':  Another popular Peterson system pipe variant, is the huge House Pipe. I believe the term house pipe, has come from the fact that they are just too big to carry around for some and too heavy to hold in one's mouth. The pipes are so large that you'll want to smoke them at home, settled into a comfortable chair for a very long session with a good book! I remember seeing them referred to as 'systems on steroids'!
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<gallery widths=250px heights=185px caption="Auld Erin, made by Peterson both in England and Ireland, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
<gallery widths=250px heights=185px caption="[[Auld Erin]], made by Peterson both in England and Ireland, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
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File:AuldErin01.jpg
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File:AuldErin07.jpg
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<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="Examples and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
File:PetersonFreestate01.jpg|Freestate
File:PetersonFreestate07.jpg|Dublin Detail
File:PetersonFreestate08.jpg|Freestate Detail
File:PetersonIrishFreestate1.jpg|Freestate
File:PetersonIrishFreestate5.jpg|Irish Freestate Detail
File:PetersonIrishFreestate7.jpg|Freestate Detail
File:PetersonSpigot01.jpg
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===Off site links===
===Off site links===
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*[http://www.vafa-shop.com/category/273/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86-Peterson-Ireland/ '''peterson shop in iran''']
*[http://www.vafa-shop.com/category/273/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86-Peterson-Ireland/ '''peterson shop in iran''']
   
   
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