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  1. thesandpiper

    New Peterson Book

    Hi Guys, Just a heads up to all the Pete Nuts who may not be aware of the group of enthusiasts that are putting together a brand new Peterson Book. I have enclosed the poster that is asking for help in sourcing suitable material for inclusion in the new book.Regardless of what you may have, if...
  2. thesandpiper

    All things Peterson

    'The Peterson Pipe Chronicles' continues to have regular updates. A useful reference tool for those pipesters who are followers of the brand or wish more background. Link here:- http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Peterson]
  3. thesandpiper

    Peterson Blog Piece on Churchwardens.

    Hi Guys, hope you do not mind the blatant publicity/advertising of my latest Pete Blog piece on Churchwardens for those that might be interested. http://thepetersoncollector.blogspot.com/
  4. thesandpiper

    Stop Press!-New Peterson Products.

    Here are the long awaited selection of new products from Peterson,including the new Sherlock Holmes Pipes. Enjoy here at this link. http://thepetersoncollector.blogspot.com/]
  5. thesandpiper

    Peterson questions from Hobie1dog.

    Peterson questions from Hobie1dog. Hobie1dog asked a question in the Peterson group forum(PeteNuts),I am using the main forum to show him some pipe comparisons to size scale. Hope it helps. Q.”Is the Peterson 140th Anniversary model the largest bowl model that they’ve made so far? I’m looking...
  6. thesandpiper

    New Irish Web Site.

    How refreshing in these times to be reporting the emergence of a brand new web site in Ireland, dedicated to selling, solely Peterson pipes. http://peterson-pipes.com/aboutus.php] The site is being run by Denis Foley from the West coast of Ireland.The site is very much in its early formative...
  7. thesandpiper

    Another Old Timer for the Sandpiper Museum.

    Another Old Timer for the Sandpiper Museum. One of my passions is hunting out Peterson Patent and Pre Republic hidden treasure on E-bay. It gives me great pleasure to spot one with potential,then battle to win it and then closely exam it when it arrives, to see if it is treasure trove. I...
  8. thesandpiper

    Peterson Snob?

    I notice that there is another post enquiring as to what all the fuss is about Peterson pipes and are they really that good?.Which is fair enquiring comment from newbies, who may not have experienced the large selection of Peterson pipes that are currently available. I often cringe at some of...
  9. thesandpiper

    Supremely Satisfied!

    Supremely Satisfied! I have just taken delivery of an exquisite top of the range,hand made, Peterson Gold Mounted Supreme Straight Grain XL02 P-Lip. Typifying the classic Peterson design, the XL02 shape, with its stout stem and wide apple bowl, shows excellent visual harmony at the slender angle...
  10. thesandpiper

    Collecting Pipes –' To smoke or not to smoke?'

    Collecting Pipes –' To smoke or not to smoke?' Jeremiah (bubbadreier) asked this question in my post “Hidden Treasure”. “Hey Sandpiper, do you smoke all the Petes that you get, or do you keep some unsmoked (by you that is, I understand that many of the pipes you buy are older and used)? “ This...
  11. thesandpiper

    Hidden Treasure.

    Hidden Treasure. I recently had some luck on e-bay,when spotting this fine example of a Peterson's Patent. It comes with it's original factory fitted case, and features a rare factory amber stem. The amber is in perfect condition and still has it's bone fitting on the inboard side of the stem...
  12. thesandpiper

    Good Starter Peterson

    I am often asked what is a good intro to the Pete range for newbies.Of course giving the correct advice depends on many factors.However inevitably price is the main driving force!! I often steer them to a little known pipe, the Tankard.The other main reason for doing so is that it also avoids...
  13. thesandpiper

    Happy Birthday Chuck!

    My good friend Chuck Wright is 68 today,please join with me in wishing him a very happy birthday.
  14. thesandpiper

    Weakness.

    As an obsessive Peterson nut,I have to be very careful when viewing certain on line Pipe sites. I am very weak and seccumb easily to beautiful silverware.I spotted this 'Red' B11 Silver Spigot and just could not help myself.I am doomed.
  15. thesandpiper

    Peterson Pipedia Paper.

    For those forum members who have an interest in Peterson pipe smoking, collecting and history.I have just updated the Peterson page on Pipedia.I would be very interested to hear your views on the piece. Link here. http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Peterson Regards Jim
  16. thesandpiper

    What is your current favourite Peterson Pipe?

    I know, we are all like the weather,changeable.What is your current favourite Peterson rotation pipe.Please share a photo with us. Mine is this faceted 312 system,sometimes referred to as an Aboriginal.A grand little smoker and a clenchers delight.
  17. thesandpiper

    Peterson discussion group

    Hi Guys, After having had a good look round this great forum,I have just created a new discussion group for all things Peterson.It is called the 'Pete Nuts'.You will find it under the groups heading.Please feel free to log on and join in if you fit the interest criteria. All contributions will...