Just picked up this long-stemmed Dublin (130 F/T Bruyere) for very modest sum. The stem was positively yellow and the stem didn't fit, but both were easily fixed.
What I didn't expect, though, was the reverse threaded stem (see pics below). I'm familiar with the Vernon Fitment from the 30s or 40s, but I've never encountered anything like this. Also, there's no date code given for the pipe, just "130 F/T" with "Dunhill / Bruyere" on one side, and "Made In / England" "(1)A" on the other.
According to one website, this model was made in 1928, 1950 and 1968. I'm guessing this one is from one of the later two dates, but I'd be greatly appreciative if anyone knows anything about this model or about Dunhill's threaded stems in general. Thanks!
What I didn't expect, though, was the reverse threaded stem (see pics below). I'm familiar with the Vernon Fitment from the 30s or 40s, but I've never encountered anything like this. Also, there's no date code given for the pipe, just "130 F/T" with "Dunhill / Bruyere" on one side, and "Made In / England" "(1)A" on the other.
According to one website, this model was made in 1928, 1950 and 1968. I'm guessing this one is from one of the later two dates, but I'd be greatly appreciative if anyone knows anything about this model or about Dunhill's threaded stems in general. Thanks!