New Dunhill Collector

[huntertrw]

iamin8:
Just out of curiosity, how long have you been a pipe-smoker?

 

[iamn8]

<p>I used to own a small cafe in an upscale shopping village. This was in 1998 and a few doors down from me was a small beautiful shop called The Tobacco Leaf, specialized in cigars and had a private club room in the back where members had lockers. This became my office, anytime I wasn't at the cafe I was in the club room. This was the first time id tried cigars and pipe tobacco. I'd seen a pipe, a savinelli autograph, on their shelf. I knew exactly zero about pipes, but at the time I thought it was beautiful! I bought it along with a matching pipe stand and a tin of tobacco. I'd begin to pick up pipes a couple years later. After I closed down the cafe in 2003'ish I stopped going. I miss that place and the guy who worked their, John.<br />
Anyways, that's when

 

[iamn8]

My "new" 1944 Dunhill, my fathers birth year. For a pipe of this age it's fair condition. Obviously, anytime you search for a specific pipe, the finding of always feels good. 1944 is a difficult one.

 

[porshcigar]

Wonderful collection, thank you for sharing the pictures.

 

[ssjones]

A '44 would be a tough find, well done!

 

[iamn8]

I'm fairly certain of its vintage, but I'd VERY much appreciate a third party taking a look. I'm not an expert.

Thanks!!

 

[iamn8]

I posted about the 1944 on its own and tis in fact a '44!!

 

[newbroom]

yes, indeed! I'm glad for you too. I'm sorry if my suggestion that it was a '54 on the specific thread gave you a start, but I doubt it. You are likely well aware of the scarcity and authenticity of your pipe. I think the stem too goes a long way toward verification.

Congratulations! T'is nice.

 

[puffdoggie]

Now I feel totally inadequate! I guess I won't post pix of both of my Dunnies.
Nice collection though! Well done. :worship:

 

[iamn8]

Newbroom, yes you scared me!! I was reasonable sure it was a 44, but not certain enough to not get a fright lol. Thanks for that!! Seriously though, feedback ALWAYS a appreciated!!

Puff, PLEASE POST YOUR PHOTOS!!! Can't you tell that I'm a Dunhill fan? Please sir, post away!!!

 

[iamn8]

<p>TSLEX, your Dunhill is "in the mail" as they say.

 

[iamn8]

My new first Dunhill "collectors series" pipe... far more beautiful than I thought!

 

[iamn8]

Even for a collector of Dunhills there are beautiful other pipes which any collection MUST have in it. I added a Cooke a while back and now I've added an S. Bang

 

[iamn8]

Wow gigger48..... you really know how to bring a guy down. I'm trying to not go over to the bad place where what I have becomes less important than what I dont, but yeah I get your point.

 

[petes03]

Damn! Now that's a collection!

 

[iamn8]

Been awhile since I acquired a new Dunhill... not exactly certain why this one appealed, but such is the nature of The Collector.

 

[iamn8]

As I continue to branch out, or not, I scored what I think as a great deal! I've never owned one but know the Davidoff name. I'd never buy a new one, but just bought three estate pipes in my favorite shape, a fat billiard, for a couple hundred. Not bad for what I'm sure will be a great smoke.