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irishearl

Lifer
Aug 2, 2016
2,146
3,762
Kansas
1 of the reasons I'm a Peterson fan is their liberal use of silver ferrules. Not fond of gold, however. Even 3 of my 5 Nording pipes have silver ferrules.

 

btp79

Can't Leave
Jan 27, 2018
436
711
Sugar Land, TX
Honestly I prefer the look of silver over gold when it comes to accenting pipes. I have a few of each, but the silver tends to stand out where the gold kind of looks washed out against the briar.

 

timelord

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 30, 2017
949
1,966
Gallifrey
I've got a couple of silver ferrule and silver spigot Petersons. Also two with silver rim and wind caps. No gold, several nickel army mounts and one copper army mount. That said, most of my pipes don't have metal bands.

 

renfield

Lifer
Oct 16, 2011
4,231
31,380
Kansas
I like it on briars, but not as much on meers.
The contrast between the warm organic character of wood and the metallic precision of sterling is appealing. I also love the hallmarks.

 

sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings
Jun 15, 2013
19,621
44,832
Southern Oregon
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ssjones

Moderator
Staff member
May 11, 2011
18,317
11,068
Maryland
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That Barling's of Jesse's is a show-stopper!
I want to say that I'm not a huge fan, but in looking at my collection I have several.
Love this slim silver ring on a Ferndown.

1950 GBD 9242

1939 GBD

1938 GBD

James Upshall B

James Upshall P with custom Tobacco leaf ring

M. Kyriazanos

Peterson 999 Sterling

Peterson B5 Supreme 1998 - 14k ring (a fat band would look too flashy, love this slim profile)

Peterson XL90 Supreme 1998 (this one is in Mark's Peterson book)


 
Jan 8, 2013
7,493
733
A little late getting home from work tonight, but here's some of my silver like I mentioned above. Mostly Peterson.
Peterson Dublin & London 106
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Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish 106
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Peterson Grafton 106
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Peterson Silver Spigot XL90
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Peterson Pipe Of The Year 2013
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Peterson Silver Spigot B42
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Peterson Sherlock Holmes/Hudson
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Peterson Pipe Of The Year 2019
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Ser Jacopo Delecta Albus et Niger ( I really love the silver on this one)
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mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
41,210
60,433
If I remember correctly, Les Wood, the carver of Ferndown pipes, started with Dunhill (or was promoted into it) doing metal work, so I think most Ferndown pipes have silver bands. I think he has scaled back on his volume of pipes, but I think he is still at it, and the estates are still around.

 
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