1964 Dunhill Shell (shape 137) #3

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georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
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This is the fishtail version of Dunhill's definitive canted Dublin, the 137. Besides wider, the stem is also shorter, which makes the pipe feel a little lighter and more comfortable than the straight stem version. The tradeoff is a bit of panache, though. (Which is a good excuse to have one of each, right? Sometimes a man wants style, sometimes he wants an overstuffed recliner. :lol: )
32.6 grams, 6" long
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hawky454

Lifer
Feb 11, 2016
5,338
10,220
Austin, TX
I have a smooth St. Regis pipe that looks identical to that shape. I believe St. Regis is an Ashton reject, so that makes sense.

 

thomasw

Part of the Furniture Now
Dec 5, 2016
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Very stylish, indeed! I like the slight cant in the bowl, George.

 
Dec 28, 2015
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Beautiful pipe. And it’s my birth year! Would make a wonderful Christmas gift. I can send you my shipping info if you need it.

 

nevadablue

Lifer
Jun 5, 2017
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Very nice.
Educate me please, where did the name 'Shell Briar' come from. Any idea why they chose the word 'Shell'?

 

georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
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Overview: https://pipedia.org/wiki/Dunhill#Shell
Detailed account: https://pipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Sandblasting

 

nevadablue

Lifer
Jun 5, 2017
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Thanks George. Interesting. I didn't find the explanation of why he chose 'shell', but maybe it is thought similar to a sea shell look?

 

georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
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Legend has it that the first batch of Shell bowls were brought to Alfred in a box after being cooked and blasted, and being lighter and harder than normal they made a musical rattling sound as he sorted through them, like sea shells. Delighted, he christened it the Shell finish on the spot.
No one really knows, of course. But it sounds romantic, and is at least plausible.

 

grilledokra

Lurker
Oct 27, 2016
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Great looking pipes. Can you explain the variation in the buttons (or any links would be appreciated). Seeing some of your collection is great, and has filled a void that fishnbanjo supplied with regular submissions of his collection.

 

bonanzadriver

Can't Leave
Nov 28, 2016
476
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Very nice Georgie Boy.
I've only got one Dunnie Shell Briar in my modest stable... A Bent Bulldog. Love the texture of them.

 
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