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ssjones

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I don't often get tempted by a Dunhill, but this one had me looking several times, but the price is too steep fro my pocket book. I have not yet seen a Shape 29, it is a beauty. Smoking Pipes has it at shape 129 but the one is for the tapered stem. It is not listed on any shape number I've seen, but there is a gap. Too bad, the Group 4 and weight is perfect for my tastes...
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=150435
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danielplainview

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Authors will catch your eye. One of my favorite shapes. Great looking pipe but I can't bring myself to fork out the big bucks just for the name stamped on the pipe.

 
ssjones

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Well, turns out that one is a real bargain. This unsmoked 1979 Root Briar is a little more dear....

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=147675
But, it too is gorgeous.
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mso489

mso489

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Dunhill does a beautiful pipe, and the prices keep them behind glass and out of reach, which makes them

unattainably delicious. That author is a sweet one. I guess I'll have to smoke my Luciano and Peterson

authors instead.

 
dmcmtk

dmcmtk

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Aug 23, 2013
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Mike, so it looks like the CK became the 29, or maybe the better way to say it is Dunhill's current author shape is the 29.
But Al, the pipe is on sale!!! I would agree with Mike, keep a lookout for a nice estate CK. Which do you prefer, smooth or shell?

 
ssjones

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Thanks Mike & Dave. The CK is the lone Dunhill shape on my Holy Grail list (1961 CK, Shell or Bruyere). Btw, Mikes focus on collecting initiated that list! I wonder if the CK did become the 29, they sure are similar.
The only problem is CK's are pretty rare and dear, but patience has paid off so far, so I wait and watch.
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peckinpahhombre

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I love the shape. That might be a Dunhill worth owning. Not crazy about the black marks on the second one though,

 
ravkesef

ravkesef

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Well, price not withstanding, it appears that someone snagged it. Al--did you, in a moment of weakness, ...? We understand, and you just don't want to admit it. :)

 
buckaroo

buckaroo

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Hey guys- New to this site but not to pipes. I thought I would post a pic of my 29 if you're interested. Smokingpipes got one in today and most likely referenced this thread in their write-up (how I found this) while talking about how rare they are. On the smaller size at only 5 inches (4129.) The last pic compares it to an Ashford and gr 3 bull 08.
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ssjones

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That is a great first post Buckaroo! I briefly glanced at the SP's update yesterday and missed the newly listed Shape 29. As they said, "the shape that doesn't exist".

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/dunhill/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=156146
Your picture only whets my appetite for this shape! It's interesting to see the size comparison. I also have an Ashford, from the Family era. At the Philly club last week, I was able to compare it to a Patent era Ashford. My Ashford is slightly smaller with a different bowl shape and stem bend. I guess that is why we collect them!

 
buckaroo

buckaroo

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I just saw your Ashford post and I'm a bit jealous as I think the tapered stem gives them more character.
I avoided Dunhill's for a long time because I assumed they were over-priced, showy, name driven only briars, but I get great flavors out of them and they are not even from the golden era (pre-'67.) I have a new uniquely shaped root coming tomorrow and I hope it will be the same.

 
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