Dunhill SK Help Please

[jpmcwjr]

Here's how to make the photos larger here. Images can be full sized if you remove the pixel limitation, for example, (-600x360)— the numbers and the dash preceding, leaving no spaces, and ending in .jpg
An example, of a thumbnail named "hms-penzance-1940...." followed by "-150x100.jpg" is the name of the photo in my album, and it's the "-150x100" that limits the size.

If I remove the numbers, it goes to whatever size at which it was uploaded, subject to web sized image limitations.

 

[mso489]

Nifty exercise in pipe i.d. and authentication. Dunhill has made such a thing of traditional classic shapes, that this one gives pause, but I somewhat feel this is a true departure, a glimpse into the rebellious souls on the Dunhill line. The guys who didn't like wearing tuxedos to work.

 

[verporchting]

Thanks for that jpmcwjr, that's pretty straight forward and will definitely come in handy! Much appreciated.
Mso489, this has been a fun exercise indeed. I walked away from this pipe because it was interesting, but not really in my wheelhouse. After leaving the shop I just kept thinking about it and how odd it was, and what if? What if it really is something unusual, and not just because I'm not very knowledgeable about Dunhill pipes. Figured, what the heck, it would keep me off the streets if I bought it and then tried to figure it out. Called the shop and had them post it to me.
I knew exactly the place to come for answers too. 8)

 

[dmcmtk]

I contacted my go to Dunhill guy, haven't heard anything back yet. If anyone knows anything about it, he will.
Something makes me think I've seen that shape before...

 

[georged]

 

[dmcmtk]

Here's one for you. 1961 Dunhill 701 F/T Root Briar 4 R Golf Club Bowl

My Dunhill collector friend commented,
"Quite a rare Dunhill shape that I've only come across a couple of times..."
Comoy's also made a similiar "GOLFER'S PIPE" shape 350,

 

[verporchting]

Wow, those are stunning! My father would have loved one of those, had he ever been able to see one. He was mad about golfing.
I would never have guessed that Dunhill and Comoy did such things, even back in the day. That's pretty spectacular and really something to behold.

 

[verporchting]

I would love to someday actually see one of those Dunhill Cubist looking pipes in person. I bet they are something to behold too! I had always considered Dunhill to be one of the standards for British style, and it's really cool to see that they had such a streak of nonconformity. Bet those pipes got some attention and started a few conversations down at the gentlemen's clubs of the time.

 

[doctorbob]

FWIW I could swear I've seen this shape at least once before online. My Vote is that it's real.

 

[beefeater33]

One of the big ebay sellers had one for sale a few years ago...... I had it in my watch list, and if I recall it was a root briar and he called it a "dolphin" shape....... I think its the only other one I've seen.

Very cool shape! and congrats on the purchase!

Here's a similar shape on ebay now, but not a dunhill....... https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MONARCH-BRUYERE-FINE-DOLPHIN-SHAPE-TOBACCO-SMOKING-PIPE-/122629693853

 

[beefeater33]

Here's the one I was thinking about from Ebay..........

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-dunhill-pipe-very-rare-ssk-shape-probably-1954/301167656095?hash=item461efdbc9f
And an old post from misterlowercase, mentioning the SSK in the 1951 Dunhill catalog.....

http://www.pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/1951-dunhill-catalog-very-very-very-image-heavy
Google dunhill SSK and there are a few examples.........

 

[dmcmtk]

Here's the one I was thinking about from Ebay......

For the record,
Vintage Dunhill Pipe - VERY Rare SSK Shape - Probably 1954 ebay May '14 sold for $510,

The only picture left at ebay.

 

[dmcmtk]

And here we have it from the 1951 catalog,

http://13pipe.blogspot.com/2016/01/catalogo-dunhill-1951.html
Mystery solved! :D

 

[verporchting]

That's certainly the one, no doubt about it. Makes sense that it is from the 50s with that aerodynamic theme going on too.
It's odd that one has "SSK" on the left side, and mine has "SK" on the opposite side. Love a good mystery! Especially the kind that you find out the ending to.
I knew you guys could solve this one!!

 

[lightmybriar]

Bravo, Dmcmtk! I saw one go a few years ago on eBay listed as “vintage wood pipe.” I had the high bid at five dollars all week and in the last five seconds, it shot way up, and I lost. Not my style of pipe at all, but I love gimmicks and oddities and this certainly fits those categories!

 

[pipestud]

Okay, after seeing those photos my one raised eyebrow has now gone down.
Pipestud

 

[verporchting]

Any suggestions for someone to clean this pipe up for me? I don't want to faff about with it as I have no experience with restoring estate pipes and really don't want to mess it up.
It needs to be cleaned and sanitized and there are some tooth marks and scratches on the stem and minor dings and scratches around the bowl. I'm thinking it should clean up nicely, but it's beyond my abilities at this point.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[dmcmtk]

Yes, I can unreservedly, and highly recommend you contact Anthony Cook.
https://www.cooksfinepipeworks.com/
This is a 1923 Bruyere he did for me.

 

[georged]

I just realized I set aside your PM several days ago verporchting, then spaced getting back to you. My apologies.
Anthony Cook can definitely set you up. No worries there. Your SSK is exactly the type of pipe he lives for. :lol: (If he's slammed, let me know. Sorry again for my oversight.)

 

[verporchting]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated.
Georged, no worries, I wasn't even sure if my attempted PM went through. I was just happy that I was able to post photos and get such great replies and advice from you guys.
Big thank you to everyone. This forum community is a real gem.