'62 Dunhill Lovat PAD

[bentmike]

I was at smokingpipes the other day browsing through the estates and what do you know? Another case of love at first sight. 1962 No. 40 Shell Briar

Besides the Canadian Lovats are my favorite shape. What really caught my attention on this one was that most of the original dark stain is worn away leaving much of the vintage wood exposed creating nice color. I didn't hesitate to pull the trigger on this pipe because I have another '62 Lovat in my collection and I love it so I was pretty certain this one would just as good.

My only nit is that the stamping is pretty faint. I'm for sure not a fan of overzealous buffer wheeling. It could be just the steady wear of a well loved pipe. After all it is 52 years old. But it looks well buffed to me.

In any event the pipe smokes wonderfully. Its a little lighter than my other #40 and it seems to warm up a bit quicker but overall I'm very happy with this latest purchase from the estates at smokingpipes.

 

[yazamitaz]

That is an excellent find bentmike. I hope it gives you 52 more years of outstanding service.
Do you think you are going to do a "Night/Day" kinda thing with them? Dedicate the same baccy as the other one you have? You have lots of interesting options at your disposal

 

[plateauguy]

She's a beaut! But, you've confused me again. I thought I understood that a Lovat and a Canadian were two different stem styles. Will this confusion EVER end???

 

[bentmike]

Sorry plateguy I left out a comma. I guess I should have said "Besides the Canadian, Lovats are my second favorite shape." So you're right two different shanks. Canadian = oval and taper stem vs Lovat = round shank and saddle bit.
Yaz -Nope just smoke and enjoy is the only plan for my two '62s. English blends like HH Latakia Flakes are working really well.
Here's the other one:

 

[anglesey]

Looks like a right buy that, I hope you're mighty happy with it.

 

[papipeguy]

Very nice and that shape is lovely. Enjoy.

 

[latbomber]

Nice! It does seem pretty buffed but the grain is still there, happy smoking.

 

[numbersix]

Big congrats to ya! That is a handsome pipe and in great shape.
1962 is my birth year and I have one '62 Dunhill myself, great pipe too.

 

[petes03]

Excellent score! Congrats!