Two Mint Pre-Republic Cased Sets

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rockvillepete

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Cased sets are rare enough but to find two mint pre-republic Peterson’s sets is practically unheard of.
This gorgeous set of two Peterson’s Deluxe System pipes, housed in a red leather bound case, dates from around 1948 according to the block MADE IN IRELAND COM stamping*. These are smaller Deluxe Systems, on par with the Standard System 317, the smallest in the System range. Interestingly there’s no model designation on either pipe and I wonder if Peterson produced these specifically for this set. Also, there are no hallmarks on the silver mounts in spite of the Sterling Silver designation. The briar is stained a dark walnut, some of the darkest I’ve seen from Peterson. Simply gorgeous!
*There’s some anecdotal evidence suggesting that the block MADE IN IRELAND stamping was used well into the 1960’s but until proven otherwise I’m sticking to the established 1947-49.


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The seller of this set mentioned that he had a second cased set of two Peterson’s bulldogs in mint condition that he intended to sell next. I couldn’t resist and had to have that set as well! This one is a Peterson’s London & Dublin Special 493 bulldog and 80s Rhodesian/bent bulldog, made in London probably in the 1940’s but definitely before my birth year of 1959 when Peterson closed its London facility. Both are in pristine condition and may well be unsmoked as there’s absolutely no cake or char in the bowls. The grain on these is lovely with Peterson’s standard walnut staining. I find the combination of a straight and bent together very appealing.


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There's something about a cased set that really pushes the old PAD button with me. These two beauties should satisfy the craving for a little while. :puffy:

 

ssjones

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I was watching that case of Deluxe pipes - what a gorgeous set. There is definitely something about a cased set.

And to get that other set? Wow, what a victory!

 

JimInks

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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! :worship: Btw, I have a birthday coming up, and I would very easily suffer nicely with those sets. :D Seriously, I hope you have many years of enjoyment smoking them. Congrats!

 

prndl

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those two sets are fine examples of what the 4 year old boychildgrand calls, "good wood".
enjoyed seeing them.

 

kcvet67

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Contrary to what it says in the description there ARE hallmarks right above the Sterling Silver stamps. I can't read them because of the angle but they should help nail down the date.

 

rockvillepete

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Feb 21, 2013
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Many thanks all! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Deluxe set and when I found out that he also had the bulldogs for sale?? Wow!!
KCVET67 - Those aren't hallmarks. They are the K & P logo found on some of the older & replica Peterson's. Hallmarks are much smaller and I usually need a magnifying glass to read them!

 

wyfbane

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Apr 26, 2013
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WOW! I dont often succumb to jealousy. Truly I see pipes on here that are so gorgeous and so expensige and I am happy for the owners. These pipes are So awesome and old and rare you did actually manage to give me a twinge of envy. Kudos to you on the score, my friend! Well done, indeed!!!

 

rockvillepete

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"Go buy a powerball ticket ASAP."
We're going to Vegas in two weeks. Maybe I'll be lucky and my streak won't die before then! :lol:

 
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