Hidden Treasure.

[thesandpiper]

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. It is a 1901 birth date, having been lightly smoked and well cared for it is in beautiful condition. Both briar and amber are in excellent condition. A group 4 sized pipe, the dimensions are as follows: The overall length is 5-1/2 inches, the bowl height is 1-3/4 inches and the inside diameter of the bowl is 3/4 of an inch. The stamping is very clear, and complete, it reads as follows: The briar is marked Peterson's Patent, and the silver carries the Dublin Hallmarks for 1901-2' K&P and Peterson's Patent. I consider this a fine historic piece, of Museum quality.

Chuck,the secret is out!

 

[robs]

Oh that is nice Jim. A very handsome specimen and a fantastic "catch".

 

[excav8tor]

I was watching that pipe, but it went way over my max. Nice buy Sandpiper, and your museum will surely benefit no-end from this addition.

 

[chuckw]

Congratulations my friend. A truely magnificent addition to your fantastic collection, Jim.

 

[menckenite]

Another very fine treasure for the collection. I'm happy for you, enjoy.

 

[pstlpkr]

Beautiful!

I think that is the only amber P-lip I have ever seen.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Wow!!! That is the catch of life time! Well done!

 

[fred]

What an excellent find and a fine bit of history!

This old traveler deserves to be smoked.

 

[hilojohnny]

I am quite taken with the fine fine condition of this museum piece....Congratulations on being the new owner!

 

[bubbadreier]

Wow that is a gorgeous pickup!

 

[python]

Great pick up!

 

[surfmac211]

Thats amazing that the pipe is in near perfect condition. Just a down right beautiful Peterson my friend.

 

[ohin3]

That is a beautiful beautiful Peterson my friend. Nice score.

 

[unclearthur]

Amazing and truly beautiful!

 

[collindow]

That is absolutely beautiful. I need to become gainfully employed so I can begin collecting in earnest, if only so when something like that comes along I can take advantage!

 

[strongirish]

Wow! That is a fine piece indeed! It deserves a place of honor!

 

[krgulick]

An excellent pick up. Hope it smokes as well as it looks.

 

[bubbadreier]

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)?

 

[explodingpenguin]

I find it amazing that a pipe over 100 years old looks that good. It makes me wonder what kind of journey it has gone through all these years before winding up in your hands. Truly a wonderful find and a piece of history to be cherished.
Thanks for sharing sandpiper.

 

[seakayak]

An incredible find! A hundred years of history in a beautiful work of art. We don't really own such things; we are just trusted to care for them.