In 1898 another of Peterson’s innovative pipe inventions became available and was also patented. The PetersonLip (PLip) mouthpiece, designed to offset the inhaled smoke to the roof of the mouth, thus avoiding tongue bite. The famous P lip stem incorporated into the system pipes mouthpiece directs the smoke flow through a small hole at the top of the stem to the roof of the mouth. As young Latvian talented pipe maker from Riga, Charles Peterson joined Kapp in 1865.
Peterson designed the mouthpiece as part of his Dry System pipe design. I had seen this pipe on many occasions when I had previously visited Bonds E bay site. I have always been attracted to it and admired the classic shape, size and finish. They were offering the same pipe in various finishes and stem fittings. Having had the opportunity to see the pipe ‘in the flesh’, I am amazed at the quality, feel, looks and the smoking performance.
These were smaller bowled pipes at around two thirds the size of the originals and replicated those shapes. The second issue was called ‘The Return of’ and was based on the success of ‘the Original’, with seven additional new shapes and dedicated wooden rack being created. All similar to the first issue, with XL bowl sizes and similar sterling silver bands with the SH stamp. Since 2020 MBSD Ingram LLC, owner of MBSDpipes.com, has been the trusted supplier of smoking tobacco pipe enthusiasts world-wide.
On the System Standards and other less expensive systems, this extension with be made of Vulcanite turned integrally with the stem. On the more expensive System pipes this extension will be made of metal which screws into the Vulcanite stem. This extension on the earlier pipes will be of brass and the newer pipes will be of aluminium.
They epitomize my ideal pipe, both in looks and functionality. I also enjoy how tactile these pipes are, they snuggle peterson pipes in beautifully in the hand. With the pipes being so big I would imagine they will not be to everyone’s taste.