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Dec 24, 2012
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I have four unsmoked Dunhills that I will soon be selling and I am having some trouble figuring out what one of the shapes is in order to describe it. Any help would be appreciated.
I have posted some pics I took of the pipe below.
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Dec 24, 2012
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Thanks Pitch. Any idea why there is no Dunhill shape code on it? Also, does the 08 beside Made in England mean that it is 2008?

 

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Lifer
May 25, 2012
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Good question. Beyond my limited knowledge of the venerable brand, I'm afraid. I assume it's a one-off of some sort. Never seen a Dunhill-made pear before. Or maybe one other.

 

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Lifer
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The seller calls this one a "pear."
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pitchfork

Lifer
May 25, 2012
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This is the one I was thinking of. Not exactly the same shape, but no shape number.

http://mkelaw-pipes.com/html/pipee3359.html

 

keith929

Lifer
Nov 23, 2010
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IMHO 08 is the date 2008. The shape is a pear that would belong to their Quaint line of pipes.

 
May 31, 2012
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I agree about the Quaint designation,

SP sums it up pretty well:

Dunhill "Quaints" are always interesting - unique shaping variations, often based on Dunhill's own classic designs, produced in very small batches at most, or in some cases, as a single pipe - and with no way to tell which unless you ever happen upon another example of the same shape. And since they fall outside Dunhill's traditional shape chart, for stamping they carry only the Dunhill name, a finish designation and a single digit - their Group size, making them all the more enigmatic.
This churchwarden was the most similar I could find to yours,

http://secure.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/dunhill/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=12682

so it looks like that shape is a rare bird, to me it's got an appealing old-school look, like almost as if it's off a page from the 1927 catalog - you'll have no problem selling it!
I don't understand why these pipes don't carry a special stamp, surely they know that most Dunhill collectors love nomenclature!
I suppose they are enigmatic though, like SP said.
Here's another example over at Al Pascia:

http://www.alpascia.com/pipes/d/Dunhill-B007-i28260x2.html
Bear Graves also wrote this bit, which is interesting,

Dunhill's tradition of very classic shapes sometimes takes a detour. A craftsman is working on, say...a classic Group "5" bent, and a flaw is found. Chuck the whole piece? No way! Now there is an opportunity to explore, in a semi freehand manner, what shape the briar has to offer. The result is a Quaint. This Quaint has a rather novel shape (see above); the overall piece, to my mind, has a hint of Italian flair, and that extra long stem is the perfect finishing touch. I know a fair amount of collectors that have a passion for Dunhill Quaints. This, gents, is a very nice one!
My favorite quaint shape is this ugly thing:

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=103422

:puffy:

 

okiescout

Lifer
Jan 27, 2013
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Peck, if you do list it, please give me a heads up! May be too rich for my blood being unsmoked, but I would sure like to know about it. Thanks.

 
Dec 24, 2012
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Peck, if you do list it, please give me a heads up! May be too rich for my blood being unsmoked, but I would sure like to know about it. Thanks.
It has been listed. Please check my FS thread re Four Unsmoked Dunhills.

 

elpfeife

Lifer
Dec 25, 2013
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Peretti has this shape in a Ruby Bark. They call it a bent pear, listed as a Quaint. The price is $700, so Peck's is a nice deal if you buy for shape and not finish.

 
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