1928 Dunhill Shell Cased Churchwarden Set
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Just gorgeous! Congratulations! You've got a lot of smoking to do.
I can't wait!! Like I said it's like Christmas in July for me! And I love to smoke so I have no problem with lots of smoking.. what blends do you suggest I try for my first smoke with these beauties? I have a tendency to smoke Burleys, Cavendish, Latakias, Virginias, Cavendish but I'm willing to try others..
Congratulations on your new pipes ?
There is something a bit special about cased pipes. And a cased set, even more. So much nicer than a box. To me, it evokes a bespoke era.
Enjoy
There is something a bit special about cased pipes. And a cased set, even more. So much nicer than a box. To me, it evokes a bespoke era.
Enjoy
That's a thousand possible blends right there... if you like English and Latakia, A well-liked tobacco (I guess it's a Balkan) is Plum Pudding (I prefer the Special Reserve version).
I honestly find that burlys seem to have a tiny bit extra something special in a churchwarden
I'm still figuring out which blends I find that smoke better in which pipes. This is helpful! Thank you
Oh a friend told me about this plum pudding I will give it try! Thank you ??
Yes I think you're right about that! This set and case has a very classic and historic feel to them.. they also fit easily in my bag and are very elegant. Thank you!
I saw those...
Not often a cased set like that comes up. I like the little vent holes in the case too. They're on the short side for a Churchwarden at 8.5", but the chambers are reasonably sized. I'd smoke a nice Virginia blend in them. But that's just me.
Those would be the centerpiece of any Dunhill collection, IMHO... Congrats.
Not often a cased set like that comes up. I like the little vent holes in the case too. They're on the short side for a Churchwarden at 8.5", but the chambers are reasonably sized. I'd smoke a nice Virginia blend in them. But that's just me.
Those would be the centerpiece of any Dunhill collection, IMHO... Congrats.
I'd go with a Dunhill blend for your 1st smoke - a bit obvious, but I don't like to over-think
Quite a choice. If you don't have/can't find a Dunhill-branded tin, they are now branded and sold as Peterson, but still the same blends made by the same company
Thank you! I will for some of those blends to smoke in theseI'd go with a Dunhill blend for your 1st smoke - a bit obvious, but I don't like to over-think
Quite a choice. If you don't have/can't find a Dunhill-branded tin, they are now branded and sold as Peterson, but still the same blends made by the same company
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I put this in the British Pipes section (vs the generic "show us" section).
Wow, what a find. I'd say those stems are perfect for regular use, unlike a long churchwarden stem.
That must have been a special order set (right?) and a bit of a indulgence for someone in 1928. Do you know who restored them?
Wow, what a find. I'd say those stems are perfect for regular use, unlike a long churchwarden stem.
That must have been a special order set (right?) and a bit of a indulgence for someone in 1928. Do you know who restored them?
Churchwardens are great in any chair with arms, resting the elbow holding the pipe for easy sips as you meditate the universe. Those are some handsome briars.
