1987 The Issue of the first Sherlock Holmes Series. Probably the
most famous Peterson series of pipes.
All the pipes has XL size bowls and a sterling silver band with the
Sherlock Holmes stamp.
The 'Original' series was introduced individually, every 6 months
a new shape until the 7 day set was complete. The same procedure was later
adopted for the next series, Return of Sherlock Holmes.
The first pipe in the series is named "The Original"-,and
is a typical Calabash shape which has long been associated with Holmes himself.
It is the bent urn Peterson shape XL11.
Next pipe is "The Baskerville"- Third is "The Baker Street"-,a large bulldog, Peterson shape XL13. Fourth pipe is "The Deerstalker"- a quarter bent bulldog,Peterson shape XL14. Next is "The Squire",- a large quarter bent Rhodesian. The sixth pipe is "The Professor"-,a large half bent brandy shape . `The final pipe in this issue is "The Watson"- a full bent Rhodesian.
Next pipe is "The Baskerville"- Third is "The Baker Street"-,a large bulldog, Peterson shape XL13. Fourth pipe is "The Deerstalker"- a quarter bent bulldog,Peterson shape XL14. Next is "The Squire",- a large quarter bent Rhodesian. The sixth pipe is "The Professor"-,a large half bent brandy shape . `The final pipe in this issue is "The Watson"- a full bent Rhodesian.
A special Sherlock Holmes pipe rack was made to accommodate the
set.
Offered in cleaned condition for £750 or open to offers
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