If the title sounds familiar to some of you, that's because I've already posted this in another forum. I don't usually do this but on this occasion I'd like to maximize the number of responses as much as possible. On with the post!
So i've had the hots for a straight Dunhill for a while, and I just came across this example in a local spanish online pipesmokers' market.
It's a Dunhill Shell Canadian/straight Dublin, I can't tell because the shank seems too short for a Canadian and too long for a Dublin, according to the ad text the shape number is 44.
I shot the market's admin an email asking a few questions and apparently:
The pipe is used but in good condition, no burnouts, no cracks.
Is caked, but not heavily
Doesn't have overtly appreciable ghosts
The stem is original, and doesn't have bitemarks.
What can you guys tell me about this particular Dunnie shape number? The shank and mouthpiece seem somewhat long, will it be comfortable to clench? Any ideas as to how much it'll weigh? Is there anything else I should consider before pulling the trigger? Is it priced fairly? Any other thoughts whatsoever? Whoa that was a serious barrage of questions...
Also, can anyone hazard a guess as to what actual Dunhill pipe model and manufacture date this could be?
Thanks in advance for your comments!
So i've had the hots for a straight Dunhill for a while, and I just came across this example in a local spanish online pipesmokers' market.
It's a Dunhill Shell Canadian/straight Dublin, I can't tell because the shank seems too short for a Canadian and too long for a Dublin, according to the ad text the shape number is 44.
I shot the market's admin an email asking a few questions and apparently:
The pipe is used but in good condition, no burnouts, no cracks.
Is caked, but not heavily
Doesn't have overtly appreciable ghosts
The stem is original, and doesn't have bitemarks.
What can you guys tell me about this particular Dunnie shape number? The shank and mouthpiece seem somewhat long, will it be comfortable to clench? Any ideas as to how much it'll weigh? Is there anything else I should consider before pulling the trigger? Is it priced fairly? Any other thoughts whatsoever? Whoa that was a serious barrage of questions...
Also, can anyone hazard a guess as to what actual Dunhill pipe model and manufacture date this could be?
Thanks in advance for your comments!
