On 18th April 1949 the Republic of Ireland was proclaimed, now completely independent. Since then there have been no further variations in the country of origin stamp. When collecting pipes, it is almost impossible, and it would be a pity, to steer clear of . Each year since then, Peterson has continued to issue through it’s many global retailers, a Christmas pipe, now known as a “Holiday Season” issue. My recent enquiry to Peterson’s Dublin factory, has born fruit, those magicians have just returned the pipe with it’s newly restored, made to measure, black acrylic saddle stem. I am very pleased with the new replacement stem, as I consider this to be a very significant pipe from Petersons wonderful past.
I have found that there is a clear dichotomy of opinion on the views of pipe smokers on the Rosslare series, they either ‘love ’em or loath them’. 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 captain black tobacco on these modern versions are all based on the Sherlock Holmes shapes. 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.
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. He considers that at the end of the day, a pipe is a consumer product, loosely defined and the consumer wants something new every so often. A K&P pipe is often roughly datable based on some of the pipe’s external features, and for more recent pipes on the series or collection to which it belongs. For products from the 1970s, many experts frequently privilege reconstructing the different series or collections over the chronological aspects.
We’ve seen enormous change in our century-and-a-half of pipemaking. Our retail store and factory have moved locations and our ownership has changed hands over the decades. In this group you will find the basic entry level pipes which many smokers desire and are most comfortable with for every day and rotation use. The two most famous and popular issues probably being the System and the Classic shape pipes.
The Peterson pipes are some of the most recognisable pipes in the world. Of course, they did have more than 150 years to become so, but it also very much has to do with the fact that some of the shapes simply have become iconic. Heritage and tradition are essential for the Peterson brand and their commitment to their origins results in world-class pipe making. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site – by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. Here we can find the “Sherlock Holmes” series, together with a vast array of other series ( Old English, Darwin, Kapp Royal, Deluxe Systems…) and House pipes, rather large System models that are perfect for a quiet smoke at home.
Another catalogue, from 1905, displays a remarkable increase in the various models on offer. Pipes were the in-thing at that time, brought back into fashion after the decline of snuff and boosted by the introduction of briar, and there was no serious competition from cigars and cigarettes yet. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century K&P went steadily on, apart from the obvious difficulties in obtaining briar during the war.