I was told in no uncertain fashion that I had to adopt a more systematic approach! Otherwise my wife would ‘tidy them’ using her own system. I tailored my approach to our own environment, which involved limited space. After some investigation I decided on a system of storage using a large number of Peterson 12 pipe display cassettes enough to house my burgeoning collection, now around 500 pipes. As an obsessive collector it was inevitable that storing my ever increasing collection of would prove problematic, especially with my good lady wife!!
In the early days there was no system as such, I would in fact say it was somewhat chaotic ! The old shop on Grafton Street, which was all on one level and had limited space to accommodate large amounts of display stock. The new premises is on four levels, plus a tasteful basement lounge area dedicated to large displays of Cigars and walk in humidor. Knowing Tom and his dedication to his company image and promotion, I am sure that all will be completed and up and running for the celebration of the company’s 150 year anniversary celebrations in 2015.
Charles Peterson died shortly after retiring and moving to Hamburg in Germany in 1919 where he is buried. The original 1890 ‘system’ pipe patent expired at around this time. Around 1916, Peterson began stamping their pipes “Made in Ireland” in what is referred to as a block format. Browse GQ Tobaccos’ range of Peterson pipes below and get in touch if you have any questions about any of our products. The Peterson Pipes selection has something for everyone, from the Iconic System Range, the big Sherlock Holmes collection too 9mm filter pipes.
Choose from Peterson Killarney, Standard Quality, Kinsale or Tyrone pipes. We also have special edition peterson pipes like the Sherlock Holmes pipe line. For a good selection of Peterson pipes at competitive prices shop Victory Pipes online store. The Peterson System is still the most popular line Peterson produce, along with the P-Lip mouthpiece.
There was also a miniature version of Sherlock Holmes pipes issued around the same time. These were smaller bowled pipes at around two thirds the size of the originals and replicated those shapes. The Peterson brand of pipes are one of the most recognised in the world. They have been manufacturing pipes as a business in Ireland since the 19th century. Today the business is owned and managed by Tom Palmer from their head office at the Sallynoggin factory in Dublin, Ireland.
Charles Peterson, who was born in Latvia, worked as a pipe maker in the meerschaum factory of Friedrich Kapp, who emigrated from Nuremberg and ran a renowned tobacco boutique on Grafton Street in Dublin. Here the smoke is directed selectively into the throat area and thus protects sensitive tongues. Most Peterson pipe series are also available with a regular mouthpiece (FT – Fishtail). Peterson is one of the best-selling pipe brands worldwide. Made in Dublin (Ireland) since 1865, Peterson pipes are known for their patented “Peterson System”, that features a deep reservoir, which cools down and softens the smoke. Moreover, some models have a special stem, that directs smoke towards the palate (instead of having it coming out facing the tongue).