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'''''Commemorative and Limited editions'''''<br> | '''''Commemorative and Limited editions'''''<br> | ||
There were a spate of reproduction series of pipes from Peterson in the 1970's. For some reason their creativity on new series was at a low ebb during that time. They appeared to concentrate on issuing themed and limited edition commemorative pipes,many of which were recreations of pipes from their past. | |||
In 1975 Peterson issued the Centennial Limited Edition 1875 - 1975 pipes. | |||
The Peterson Centennial pipes, were released in celebration of 100 years of the company's pipe making. Two pipes were issued, 100 of each shape,a sterling silver banded straight and a bent shape 69, both were offered for sale individually. | |||
These pipes are relatively rare, owing to the small numbers of each that were issued. I was fortunate in acquiring a nice condition shape 69.(No 37 of 100). Please see adjoining photos. | |||
<gallery caption="Centennial Limited Edition 1875 - 1975, shape 69 (No 37 of 100)."> | |||
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[[File:Pipedia32MilleniumOomPDublin.jpg|thumb|Pair of Milleniums]]'''''Millennium''''' - Dublin one of Europe's oldest capital cities celebrated its Millennium in the year 1988 | [[File:Pipedia32MilleniumOomPDublin.jpg|thumb|Pair of Milleniums]]'''''Millennium''''' - Dublin one of Europe's oldest capital cities celebrated its Millennium in the year 1988 | ||
and in honour, Petersons made a special tribute to the occasion, by creating prestige souvenir pipes | and in honour, Petersons made a special tribute to the occasion, by creating prestige souvenir pipes |