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===1875 - 1915 Patent Era Pipes=== | ===1875 - 1915 Patent Era Pipes=== | ||
[[File:1901Patent.jpg|thumb|left|1901 Patent Example, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:1900Bog Oak.jpg|thumb|1900 Bog Oak, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:1900Giant2.JPG|thumb|A Huge 1900 Patent Deluxe Magnum with 20 inch stem. Above is a modern D6 Churchwarden for scale comparison.]]If I was asked if there was one single reason that motivates me to continue collecting Peterson pipes, I would most probably respond that it was their evocative and marvellous design history. Which to my mind,as a self confessed old romantic, opens a portal to more elegant times past and established Peterson as one of the forerunners of the classic pipe designs of today. | [[File:1901Patent.jpg|thumb|left|1901 Patent Example, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:1900Bog Oak.jpg|thumb|1900 Bog Oak, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:1900Giant2.JPG|thumb|A Huge 1900 Patent Deluxe Magnum with 20 inch stem. Above is a modern D6 Churchwarden for scale comparison.]][[File:Pipedia1.jpg|thumb|left|A selection of patent era pipes, Jim Lilley collection]]If I was asked if there was one single reason that motivates me to continue collecting Peterson pipes, I would most probably respond that it was their evocative and marvellous design history. Which to my mind,as a self confessed old romantic, opens a portal to more elegant times past and established Peterson as one of the forerunners of the classic pipe designs of today. | ||
In 1865 the Kapp brothers opened a small tobacco shop in Dublin. Ten years later in 1875, Charles Peterson | In 1865 the Kapp brothers opened a small tobacco shop in Dublin. Ten years later in 1875, Charles Peterson | ||
approached the Kapp brothers, with a completely new innovative pipe design and with this, a very | approached the Kapp brothers, with a completely new innovative pipe design and with this, a very | ||
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most respected pipe and tobacco manufacturers in Europe and America. | most respected pipe and tobacco manufacturers in Europe and America. | ||
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 | ||
and mouthpiece, described as a “certain new and useful Improvement in Tobacco-Pipes,” that’s | and mouthpiece, described as a “certain new and useful Improvement in Tobacco-Pipes,” that’s | ||
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[[File:1890K&P2.JPG|thumb|250px|left|1890/91 Kapp Brothers Meerschaum]][[File:1890K&P.JPG|thumb|250px|1890/91 Kapp Brothers MeerschaumIn fitted case]]Here we have a very early 1890/91 Kapp Brothers Meerschaum. This is one of the most impressive early antique Peterson pipes I have had the pleasure to own. As an obsessive Peterson collector,my ambition over the years has been to acquire an example of a Kapp & Peterson pipe from the early partnership period.<br> | |||
The 1890/1 Peterson patent number is stamped clearly on the silver collar. It is also stamped with both K&P and KAPP BROS. | |||
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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 | ||
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File:ChuckWright1921OperaPatent2.jpg|1921 Patent 'Opera Pipe', Chuck Wright collection | File:ChuckWright1921OperaPatent2.jpg|1921 Patent 'Opera Pipe', Chuck Wright collection | ||
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I must admit I am really into this particular period of Peterson's pipe production and the pipes that | I must admit I am really into this particular period of Peterson's pipe production and the pipes that | ||
were produced during that era. When I go through the old catalogues, it is like being a big kid all | were produced during that era. When I go through the old catalogues, it is like being a big kid all | ||