A Pair of Old Survivors

[doctorbob]

Just getting over a week-long sinus infection and decided to do a little maintenance. I had these two in a box, likely due to their similarities. A 1920 Dunhill Pat MARCH 9-15 Bruyere 35 and it's identical twin circa 1925 Civic Special shape 3.

The Civic pipe actually has the appearance of being slightly more well shaped with a curved rim, the buttons are essentially identical. The Civic is also a little more orange, rather than the dark red/purple of the Dunhill Bruyere. It was also a whole lot cheaper !

 

[ssjones]

The stamping on the Dunhill looks like it was done yesterday! We don't see many Civics here lately, love the grain on that one!

 

[OzPiper]

We don't see many Civics here lately, love the grain on that one!

Lovely looking Civic.
I’ve been perplexed at the paucity of Civics. Considering it is a cornerstone brand of Cadogan one would expect to come across them as frequently as a BBB or a Comoy.

 

[doctorbob]

I think we just don't see them because they never really established retail in the United States. Same with the Imperial sister brand.

 

[chumleeroy]

Lovely looking Civic.
I’ve been perplexed at the paucity of Civics. Considering it is a cornerstone brand of Cadogan one would expect to come across them as frequently as a BBB or a Comoy.

I have 1 civic, and it looks/smokes fantastic. I keep my eye out for them

 

[OzPiper]

I only have these 2, but keep my eyes out for others in good condition.