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-'''The Sherlock Holmes Series''': Probably the most popular and successful series of pipes ever produced by Peterson. Including the Meerschaum
+[[File:Pete armywatson.jpg|thumb|left|Sherlock Holmes Army Mount 'Watson']][[File:Pete armybaskerville.jpg|thumb|Sherlock Holmes Army Mount 'Baskerville']]'''The Sherlock Holmes Series''': Probably the most popular and successful series of pipes ever produced by Peterson. Including the Meerschaum version of the seven day sets. Both briar and Meers can be purchased etheir as individual pipes or complete seven day sets and stands. Expect to pay around $250 for briars and $300 for individual Meerschaums. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes runs around $1000 for a 4 pipe boxed set. Complete 7 day sets and stands can be up to $1500 - $2000.
-version of the seven day sets. Both briar and Meers can be purchased etheir as individual pipes or complete seven day sets and stands. Expect to pay around $250 for briars and $300 for individual Meerschaums. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes runs around $1000 for a 4 pipe boxed set. Complete 7 day sets and stands can be up to $1500 - $2000.
-[[File:OldEnglishCollection265.jpeg|thumb|Old English Collection 265]][[File:OldEnglishLovat55.jpeg|thumb|left|Old English Lovat 55]]'''The Old English Collection''': The old English Collection is no longer in production. It featured a set of 12 pipes, recreated using original classic designs from the 1930s and 1940s. Each pipe is handmade and mounted with goldplated sterling silver bands.
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-[[File:Pipedia3Deluxe11s.jpg|thumb|Deluxe 11s]][[File:Pipedia6Deluxe02s.jpg|thumb|left|Deluxe 02s]][[File:Pipedia7Deluxe11fb.jpg|thumb|Deluxe 11fb]][[File:Pipedia8DeluxeSupreme2s.jpg|thumb|left|Deluxe Supreme 2s]]'''Deluxe Systems''': The handsome and very distinctive Deluxe system pipes, include the Darwin,Mark Twain and the Charles Peterson 140 year anniversary Pipe. These pipes are at the top of the 'system' series in terms of quality and ﬁnish. Each Peterson Deluxe is made from carefully selected, age mellowed root briar. In matt ﬁnish with hallmarked sterling silver mounts and a unique space ﬁtting mouthpiece to allow for years of wear. They are available in a wide range of shapes numbered, as follows: 1s,2s,3s,4s,5s,8s,9s,11s,12.5s,20s,XL5s, 20FB and 11FB. The pipes are well carved and construction,engineering and workmanship,is outstanding. The stems are well drilled and aligned. Silver work is excellent, ﬁnish very good, and the often maligned briar is of outstanding quality. The design is a very typically Peterson classic shape. Apart from the Darwin,the balance can be stem heavy,the bit is thick and chunky,especially in the larger versions. I also enjoy the sense of presence they give to the pipe,particularly if smoking in company with friends or strangers.
+[[File:OldEnglishCollection265.jpeg|thumb|left|Old English Collection 265]][[File:OldEnglishLovat55.jpeg|thumb|Old English Lovat 55]]'''The Old English Collection''': The old English Collection is no longer in production. It featured a set of 12 pipes, recreated using original classic designs from the 1930s and 1940s. Each pipe is handmade and mounted with goldplated sterling silver bands.
+[[File:Pipedia3Deluxe11s.jpg|thumb|left|Deluxe 11s]][[File:Pipedia6Deluxe02s.jpg|thumb|Deluxe 02s]][[File:Pipedia7Deluxe11fb.jpg|thumb|Deluxe 11fb]][[File:Pipedia8DeluxeSupreme2s.jpg|thumb|left|Deluxe Supreme 2s]]'''Deluxe Systems''': The handsome and very distinctive Deluxe system pipes, include the Darwin,Mark Twain and the Charles Peterson 140 year anniversary Pipe. These pipes are at the top of the 'system' series in terms of quality and ﬁnish. Each Peterson Deluxe is made from carefully selected, age mellowed root briar. In matt ﬁnish with hallmarked sterling silver mounts and a unique space ﬁtting mouthpiece to allow for years of wear. They are available in a wide range of shapes numbered, as follows: 1s,2s,3s,4s,5s,8s,9s,11s,12.5s,20s,XL5s, 20FB and 11FB. The pipes are well carved and construction,engineering and workmanship,is outstanding. The stems are well drilled and aligned. Silver work is excellent, ﬁnish very good, and the often maligned briar is of outstanding quality. The design is a very typically Peterson classic shape. Apart from the Darwin,the balance can be stem heavy,the bit is thick and chunky,especially in the larger versions. I also enjoy the sense of presence they give to the pipe,particularly if smoking in company with friends or strangers.
 They have a sophistication about them. The smoking qualities are excellent,dry and cool. The draw is good, and the ﬂavour is particularly great in new pipes. The Mark Twains are outstanding in this department. As for the aesthetics and ergonomics, I ﬁnd some shapes much more attractive than others. Favourites for me are the 1s,2s,3s,the Mark Twains and the Darwin deluxe. As a clencher most are very good to hang,except the beautiful Darwin which is more of a 'hand holder.' The one weakness I ﬁnd is the modern orange/golden colour, (the so called natural) it is, in my opinion, less attractive than that found in the older Walnut ﬁnish of the eighties. As far as value and cost is concerned,for the excellent quality ﬁnish, these are competitively priced at around $135 to $250 depending on size and briar grade.