Dunhill Shape 29

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• Aug 18, 2014

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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

 

snagstangl

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #2

But you SAVE 80 Dollars! Didn't you see that part?

 

danielplainview

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #3

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.

 

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• Aug 18, 2014

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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.

 

papipeguy

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• Aug 18, 2014

• #5

Come on, Al. For less than $20/week either could be yours and in a year they're free.

 

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• Aug 18, 2014

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If I just hadn't married off a daughter two months ago....

 

mso489

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #7

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.

 

morton

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #8

I saw those two and thought of you immediately, Al. The 129 (29) is just beautiful and we both really like that shape!

 

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• Aug 19, 2014

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Yep, as long as there is a supply of Sasieni, Ashton and James Upshall pipes, I'll stick with those marques.

 

dmcmtk

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• Aug 19, 2014

• #10

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?

 

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• Aug 19, 2014

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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.

 

ravkesef

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• Aug 19, 2014

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Certainly a beautiful pipe, and if I had 700 spare dollars kicking around, I'd be sorely tempted. Fortunately,...

 

peckinpahhombre

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• Aug 20, 2014

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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,

 

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• Aug 20, 2014

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Those black marks would definitely give me pause, particularly at that price point.

 

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• Sep 6, 2014

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Here's why a CK will be quite elusive....a 74 that needs some work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311064832749?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

ravkesef

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• Sep 6, 2014

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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.

 

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• Sep 6, 2014

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There were about 400 reasons why I didn't grab that one....(another one, far nice ends today/tomorrow).

 

buckaroo

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• Sep 30, 2014

• #18

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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• Sep 30, 2014

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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

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• Oct 1, 2014

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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.