Dunhill Root Briar Rhodesian - Grail Find

[ssjones]

The Dunhill shape 747 was on my "Holy Grail" list for close to 10 years, I actually struck it off a few years ago, thinking I wouldn't see another. Jesse always says another one will show up, and in this case, it took 10 years. This one, a Root Briar made in 1964 (and sold apparently in 1965) was sold by the new seller from Chicago who has posted some pretty interesting pieces. His pictures were not good, but I requested and received additional pictures. I was surprised when no one else bid.

Root Briar pipes never seem to have spectacular grain, but this one seems better than average.

The full write up is on the Reborn Pipes blog entry below. A very easy restoration, it arrived in very good condition.

Grail List Addition – Dunhill Root Briar Rhodesian

By Al Jones In 2010, I started smoking a pipe and by 2011, I knew my passion was with the classic British shapes and makers. I started a “Holy Grail” list of pipe makes and shapes I wan…

rebornpipes.com

 

[captainsousie]

That thing is beautiful! I never realized Dunhill made one like that. Enjoy it in good health! (And yes, I'm a teeny-tiny bit jealous. )

 

[didimauw]

Man, that one screams SSJONES

what a beauty!

 

[ssjones]

That thing is beautiful! I never realized Dunhill made one like that. Enjoy it in good health! (And yes, I'm a teeny-tiny bit jealous. )

This is only the 2nd one I've seen in 10 years. Google gives me no other examples. I think I lucked out with the fuzzy pictures the seller posted.

 

[grimpeur]

@ssjones , many congratulations! Isn't great to finally get a much desired pipe?

 

[captainsousie]

This is only the 2nd one I've seen in 10 years. Google gives me no other examples. I think I lucked out with the fuzzy pictures the seller posted.

Sort of like I did with that $15 498...only cooler . I'll keep a lookout for one but I won't cry if I don't find it. I'm seriously happy you got it though.

 

[ssjones]

Sort of like I did with that $15 498...only cooler . I'll keep a lookout for one but I won't cry if I don't find it. I'm seriously happy you got it though.

Well, it wasn't a bargain, for a fair price for the grade, age and condition.

 

[captainsousie]

Well, it wasn't a bargain, for a fair price for the grade, age and condition.

I get what you're saying. I just meant on the lucky find side of things.

 

[Servant King]

Holy birdseye, Batman! Pretty freaking incredible.

 

[Dshift]

The Dunhill shape 747 was on my "Holy Grail" list for close to 10 years, I actually struck it off a few years ago, thinking I wouldn't see another. Jesse always says another one will show up, and in this case, it took 10 years. This one, a Root Briar made in 1964 (and sold apparently in 1965) was sold by the new seller from Chicago who has posted some pretty interesting pieces. His pictures were not good, but I requested and received additional pictures. I was surprised when no one else bid.

Root Briar pipes never seem to have spectacular grain, but this one seems better than average.

The full write up is on the Reborn Pipes blog entry below. A very easy restoration, it arrived in very good condition.

Grail List Addition – Dunhill Root Briar Rhodesian

By Al Jones In 2010, I started smoking a pipe and by 2011, I knew my passion was with the classic British shapes and makers. I started a “Holy Grail” list of pipe makes and shapes I wan…

rebornpipes.com

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I was just browsing and found this thread of yours @ssjones qnd I don't know if you remember but at one point I asked you to share your grail list. You are the one person responsible for me getting these two pipes, which are unsurprisingly, my top performing pipes.
Thank you!

 

[ssjones]

I was just browsing and found this thread of yours @ssjones qnd I don't know if you remember but at one point I asked you to share your grail list. You are the one person responsible for me getting these two pipes, which are unsurprisingly, my top performing pipes.
Thank you!
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Congratulations, I live to enable! I did send my list on that thread, right?

 

[Dshift]

Congratulations, I live to enable! I did send my list on that thread, right?

Yes you did

 

[huntertrw]

Jesse always says another one will show up...

So, in a way, can we say that Jesse was Rooting for you?

 

[xrundog]

This is only the 2nd one I've seen in 10 years. Google gives me no other examples. I think I lucked out with the fuzzy pictures the seller posted.

For some of the rarer, or more desirable pipes, the rule is buy it when you see it. Or don’t and be resigned to never having one.

 

[ssjones]

So, in a way, can we say that Jesse was Rooting for you?

Good one! This one has become my favorite pipe, it feels perfect in the hand and smokes so well.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Beautiful pipe.
I see why you are so taken by it.

 

[doctorbob]

I've been able to acquire two chubby Rhodesian pipes, a chestnut and an Amber Flame, alone with a giant Amber Flame bent bulldog. A comoy 286 is included for scale, along with a BBB Silver Grain 435, a shape I've never seen before.


The Amber Flame is a particularly nicely shaped example.

I've been looking for a 747 for years, this was a good substitute.

Bob

 

[sablebrush52]

Congratulations Al! That is a stunning pipe! Enjoy it in the best of health!

 

[ssjones]

I've been able to acquire two chubby Rhodesian pipes, a chestnut and an Amber Flame, alone with a giant Amber Flame bent bulldog. A comoy 286 is included for scale, along with a BBB Silver Grain 435, a shape I've never seen before.
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The Amber Flame is a particularly nicely shaped example.
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I've been looking for a 747 for years, this was a good substitute.

Bob

That's quite a group Doctor Bob!