It's never really easy to win a low-ball Dunhill auction on fleabay, someone always snipes in the last 5 seconds of the auction. So for this one I played the waiting game till the last 10 minutes were remaninig and conveniently put the $49 starter bid and then decided to top it upto $60 incase someone wanted to be naughty and get spanked by Santa this Christmas. At the last second while I was gloating for my $49 Dunhill the dollar count mysteriously changed to $56.25, but it's still mine !!
The pipe is beat up, rim needs topping, shank has a silver band repaired crack, the nomenclature is weak but readable (can't read it in the photos the seller posted), but overall it's a decent smoker and I couldn't be happier with the acquisition.
Seller's Comments
Enjoy the pictures.
Cheers,
Chris :puffpipe:
The pipe is beat up, rim needs topping, shank has a silver band repaired crack, the nomenclature is weak but readable (can't read it in the photos the seller posted), but overall it's a decent smoker and I couldn't be happier with the acquisition.
Seller's Comments
I hope the shank can be fully repaired. This will also be going to George in November for restoration.Dunhill Shell Patent with gorgeous deep redwood color!!! I've never seen briar with this nice of a redness to it, especially for how old it is. Craggy and awesome, this pipe looks to be from 1950-1954. Patent reads 417574/34 and F/T111 for Fishtail mouthpiece/stem. The nomenclature is small and worn but visible. This pipe has been cleaned and restored, but further cleaning may be wanted by seller according to preference but it's ready to smoke and there is very light cake!
This pipe has a small crack in the shank with a repair band with hallmarks, so I assume it is silver but unsure. I researched the hallmarks and am unsure who the maker was but it holds tight. Stem fits tight and has a bit of chatter. Bowl rim has some charring (see pictures) but it can be "topped" if desired and will clean up nicely. Overall a great collector piece at a nice starting bid. A repair shop said the crack can be glued for $8.....Good luck and happy bidding on this piece of Dunhill history!!!
Enjoy the pictures.
Cheers,
Chris :puffpipe: