The Peterson System

In 1890, the famous Peterson system pipe introduced a revolution in pipe smoking which brought pleasure to smokers worldwide. This was followed in 1898 by the Peterson Lip mouthpiece, another innovation designed with a deep understanding of the pipeman's needs. The System pipe smokes cool and dry to the last puff and has won for it's creators many Gold Medal awards. The Peterson Lip, by adapting the pipe precisely to the contours of the lips and teeth, ensures a comfortable and satisfying smoke at all times.

Straight Grains

Traditional tools and methods of manufacture contribute to the individuality and unique characteristics of the Peterson Pipe.  Briars are carefully examined for imperfections and selected briars of exceptional grain, known as "straight grains" are carefully stored, waiting to be specially carved by hand by our most skilled craftsmen, the hand crafted straight grain pipe and the increasingly rare skill required to make it, is something unique.  To  watch a craftsman shape, turn, sand and polish the 150 year old root of the erica arboria is to witness something quite special.

Only a very limited quantity of straight grains are available in any twelve month period and regrettably we cannot accept orders for specific shapes with Peterson lip or fishtail mouthpiece.

Hallmarking

Hallmarking is not a legal requirement in many countries but it is in Ireland.  By Irish Law, the standard of most gold, silver and platinum articles must be tested (known as assaying) at the Assay Office of the Company of Goldsmiths at Dublin Castle.  Having established the legal standard of purity, the articles are stamped with a series of marks know as Hallmarks .

All Peterson silver mounted pipes carry three distinctive hallmarks: