1896 Peterson Meer?

[ssjones]

I was watching this meerschaum pipe that ended on Ebay recently:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Petersons-Pipe-With-Original-Leather-Case-4-With-Silver-Band-/281794675833?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=NMWvBlC7LPw4eMhnchcpV3qlXoI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Does the hallmark indicate a 1896 pipe?

 

[rblood]

1902. Holy crap only 86 pounds!