1963 Dunhill

[bonanzadriver]

Not unlike many of you out there, I too would like to acquire a Birth Year Dunhill.
Having an affinity for Bent Bulldogs, one of these would be my preference. But with all of that being said, I'd just like to find a reasonable deal on a 63.
Dino

 

[saltedplug]

Pulvers Briar

smokingpipes

Briar Blues

eBay, if you have skill to separate the wheat from the chaff

 

[instymp]

PipeStud?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, and mklaw pipes, too.

 

[finnian3]

Make sure the pipe has a date code. Lot of sellers just see Dunhill and nothing more. No 3 or 4 date code means it aint a 63.

 

[ssjones]

Smokers Haven has a '63 120 listed, but the nomenclature picture sure looks like a 2 (1962) to my eye. You'd think they would know better....

https://www.smokershaven.com/dunhill-estate-pipe-shell-briar-bent-billiard-120-1963/

One second look, the specs show a 2 & 3, so they may be right.(so they probably DO know better)
Here's a '63 Prince from them, no nomenclature pix

https://www.smokershaven.com/dunhill-estate-pipe-shell-briar-prince-1963/
I've found that that they are open to offers as well.

 

[mso489]

That prince is a nice one, and not a bad price. In 1963, I was a junior in high school.

 

[framitz]

I need 1938. What should code be

 

[skaukatt]

[/quote]I need 1938. What should code be

This should help you, from R.D. Field, his Dunhill Dating Guide:
http://www.rdfield.com/Articles/A%20Dunhill%20Pipe%20Dating.htm

 

[wyfbane]

Al, I think there is a small (year indicating sized) 3 between the 2 and the end of England and the circled 4 for group size.
That would mean it is a '62 sold in '63, right? I recognize it is a weird place to tap in an extra number.

 

[wyfbane]

Oh and best wishes on finding a great deal on a '63 to the OP!!

 

[tslex]

For a recent Christmas, my lovely bride tracked down a BY Dunhill for me (1960 Group 5 bulldog) with mkelaw-pipes.com
He was tremendously helpful in her quest and steered her to an excellent pipe at a fair price.