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===Pre-Republic Era Pipes===
===Pre-Republic Era Pipes===
[[File:1920shape8b.jpg|thumb|1920 Pre-Republic 8b, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:HouseXXLPreRepublic.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic House Pipe, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:Premier 1946 pre-republic chubby 999.jpg|thumb|1946 Pre-Republic Chubby 999, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:Pipedia5.jpg|thumb|left|1924 O Grade, Jim Lilley collection]][[File:Pipedia9.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic 1947 System 3 Shape 356]][[File:Pipedia10.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic 1920 System Magnum]][[File:Pipedia11.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic 1931 Deluxe System 4s]][[File:Pre-Republic 'Chubby' Deluxe 9BC.Great smoker.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic "Chubby" Deluxe 9BC]][[File:Pipedia12.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic Era 1931 Deluxe System 9b]][[File:Pipedia13.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic Era 1922 Kapet Rhodesian]][[File:Pipedia14.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic Era 1938 Made in Eire 308 System]]The pre-republic Peterson's are often considered to be rather special by Peterson pipe smokers.They hark back to a time when quality briar was in abundance and craftsmanship was of the highest level.<br>
[[File:1920shape8b.jpg|thumb|1920 Pre-Republic 8b, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:HouseXXLPreRepublic.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic House Pipe, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:Premier 1946 pre-republic chubby 999.jpg|thumb|1946 Pre-Republic Chubby 999, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:Pipedia5.jpg|thumb|left|1924 O Grade, Jim Lilley collection]][[File:Pipedia9.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic 1947 System 3 Shape 356]][[File:Pipedia10.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic 1920 System Magnum]][[File:Pipedia11.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic 1931 Deluxe System 4s]][[File:Pre-Republic 'Chubby' Deluxe 9BC.Great smoker.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-Republic "Chubby" Deluxe 9BC]][[File:Pipedia12.jpg|thumb|Pre-Republic Era 1931 Deluxe System 9b]]The pre-republic Peterson's are often considered to be rather special by Peterson pipe smokers.They hark back to a time when quality briar was in abundance and craftsmanship was of the highest level.<br>
Like all collecting desirables, pre-republic pipes are now relatively hard to come by, with availability declining with each  
Like all collecting desirables, pre-republic pipes are now relatively hard to come by, with availability declining with each  
passing year. The amazing thing that I find with pre-Republic's is the consistently high smoking qualities that they show,regardless  
passing year. The amazing thing that I find with pre-Republic's is the consistently high smoking qualities that they show,regardless  
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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: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>
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hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades.
hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades.


'''Captain Pete Pipes'''
===Republic Era Pipes===
[[File:Pete1940-Kapet-Rhodesianbent-L.jpg|thumb|left|1950 Kapet Rhodesian]][[File:Pet MTsecection.jpg|thumb|Early selection of Mark Twain Pipes]][[File:SHwat.jpg|thumb|left|Sherlock Holmes 'Watson']][[File:SHprof.jpg|thumb|Sherlock Holmes'Professor]][[File:SHbask.jpg|thumb|left|Sherlock Holmes 'Baskerville']][[File:SHorig.jpg|thumb|Sherlock Holmes 'Original']]At the start of the 1950's, all pipes at Kapp & Peterson were stamped with “Made in the Republic of Ireland” stamp and also starting off the decade with the hallmark letter I on any silverware.
 
Apparently nickel was scarce in those days, just after the war and the company tried to use aluminium instead. Needless to say It was not very successful.!
 
I have adapted this section concentrating on the period following 1950,the made in the Irish Republic era and the different near modern Peterson grades and series,which should bring us up to the time period from the 1990's onward.
 
Again this was a time of great change for the brand, the company having changed ownership on several ocassions. However it was also one of great creativity,with the introduction of several commemorative series and some new literary character series of pipes that would leave a very lasting impression on the pipe smoking fraternity.
 
With Ireland's joining of the European Community in 1973, a fourth miniature hallmark
representation of the Celtic Glenisheen collar was added to the right of the date stamp for that year, hallmark letter F.<br>
In 1975 Peterson issued the Centennial Limited Edition 1875  1975. 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.
 
The first series to make a real global impact during this period was the Mark Twain pipes introduced in 1979.The issue of this series has become the stuff of legend for Peterson.I think they were taken aback and were unprepared for the series's eventual worldwide popularity and success.
 
Throughout the early eighties they made several batches of so-called numbered limited editions.Culminating in 1985 with their Mark Twain 150th Gold anniversary.
 
1987 saw the introduction and Issue of the first Sherlock Holmes 'Original' Series of pipes. The Sherlock Holmes series is probably the most successful series of pipes ever introduced by Peterson in terms of numbers. It was first issued to honour Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictitious detective character, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is perhaps the most famous pipe smoking character in fiction.
 
In 1988 Peterson decided to issue a special Millennium Edition set of two pipes commemorating the City of Dublin's 1000 year founding (9881988). Hallmark letter C. The first pipe was a Dublin shape (what else!) and an Oom Paul. Each pipe was sold individually featuring a special sterling silver hallmarked band and came with a ribbon wrapped parchment scroll in a blue presentation box.
 
The Captain Pete Pipes. At the end of the eighties just as the Sherlock Holmes range was being issued, Peterson reintroduced the modern Captain Pete series. The pipe bowls on these modern versions are all based on the Sherlock Holmes shapes.


[[File:1940CaptainPete.JPG|thumb|1938-40 issue Oom Paul shape 02 Captain Pete, Jim Lilley collection]]At the end of the eighties just as the Sherlock Holmes range was being issued, Peterson reintroduced the modern Captain Pete series. The pipe bowls on these modern versions are all based on the Sherlock Holmes shapes.<br>
The modern Captain Pete line available from Cup O'Joe's is an exclusive issue by Peterson for the US retailer. They are XL size pipes that mirror the Kinsale and SH series of pipes with slightly shorter plip mouthpieces.
The modern Captain Pete line available from Cup O'Joe's is an exclusive, to them issue. They are XL size pipes that mirror the Kinsale and SH series of pipes with slightly shorter p-lip mouthpieces.<br>
The pipes in this unique and popular series are often erroneously referred to as Peterson 'seconds'.<br>
With reference to the origin of the name 'Captain Pete'. As you are aware from the historical information, Charles Peterson was a rather large imposing figure, who stood out somewhat from the crowd. His military manner and nautical style of dress helped give birth to the nickname 'Captain Peterson', by both his employees and the general public who frequented his shop.


Previously there were two separate issues of pipes which had the Captain Pete name.<br>
Previously there were two separate issues of pipes which had the Captain Pete name. "Captain Pete" and "Captain Peterson" were two Peterson's subbrand issues made in England and were also sometimes manufactured in Dublin until the late 1960's when the London premises closed. I have a London made 1940's issue Oom Paul shape Captain Pete in my own collection. A fine pipe it is!
"Captain Pete" and "Captain Peterson" were two Peterson's sub-brand issues made in England and were also sometimes manufactured in Dublin until the late 1960's when the London premises closed. I have an early London made 1938-40 issue Oom Paul shape 02 Captain Pete in my own collection.


===1950 – Present day===
===1950 – Present day===
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