My Dunhill Tanshell Group 4

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nsfisher

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Nov 26, 2011
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Picked this up today for what I feel is a reasonable price, from a Flea Market guy. He wanted $125.00 for it, and I told him he was crazy. Anyway, I finally got it, a Dunhill Tanshell, Group 4, for $50.00. Needs alot of cleanup, but no cracks or damage other than some rim buildup and char. I can pass a cleaner all the way to the bowl, and of course the stem is oxidized horribly. Looks like 4-6 hours of work ahead of me.
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ssjones

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That should restore nicely but still have a wonderful patina found only on a old pipe. Heck of a buy for $50.

Can you read the nomenclature (year)?

 

cigrmaster

Lifer
May 26, 2012
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nsfisher, that is the steal of the century. Once that is cleaned up I would not be surprised if you got 3-400.00 for it. I do not know the rarity, but that is what I have seen plenty of patent pipes go for. Sometimes ever higher if it is a rare shape. I saw a patent go for 900.00 not long ago, it was a rare shape and I think it was from the 30's. The patent Dunhill's are supposed to be the best smoking ones, let us know what you think after it is cleaned up. Congrats.

 
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One went for $365 "buy it now" on ebay in August.
I was just checking on the shape code because if it was a 1953 LC, it would have been worth a few thousand.
You made one great snag with that pipe. Congrats.

 

nsfisher

Lifer
Nov 26, 2011
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Yes it is bent. It does have the White dot. Judging by the condition of the stem, I would believe it is original. I am torn between cleaning it up myself, or sending it away to someone who can do a much better job than I.

 

nsfisher

Lifer
Nov 26, 2011
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Well, I have restored about 60 so far in the past year or so. However, I know that I am not as fussy as I could be. My pipes look good, but not absolutely beautiful, as some on this site that are restored.

 

flmason

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Oct 8, 2012
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Congratulations on finding an excellent pipe. I hope all goes well for you during the cleaning process.

 

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
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Well, I have restored about 60 so far in the past year or so. However, I know that I am not as fussy as I could be. My pipes look good, but not absolutely beautiful, as some on this site that are restored.
Congrats nsfisher - I dream of getting a deal like that some day - can't believe you picked it up for $50!
Let us know what you decide- looking forward to seeing how it looks restored.

 

ssjones

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I feel pretty confident in my restorations, but I would probably send that to Walker or Ronnie at Nightowl if it were my pipe. Score!

 

shawn

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Jan 1, 2012
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That is just great. Please show us when you have it cleaned up.

 
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