Antique Store Find

[Gerald Boone]

The wife and I haven’t been antiquing in a while so we hit the road. The first stop was uneventful, but the second stop turn up something quite unique. Down at the bottom of a glass showcase, piled on top of other trinkets was an very grungy, apple shaped pipe with a noticeable white spot. I asked the clerk to open the cabinet so that I could take a closer look. I could not make out the nomenclature in the dim light (and weak eyes) but I could make the initials “AD” inside of a diamond on the silver escutcheon, so I knew what I was holding in my hands. I bought the pipe, brought it home and under a magnifying glass, this is what I found:

LEFT SIDE:
Large “A” with a small “c”
“AD” inside of diamond on escutcheon

RIGHT SIDE:
317 (over)
MADE IN ENGLAND 2 (over)
INNER TUBE (over)
PATENTED (I think) MARCH 1915

BOTTOM:
Appears to be an “X”

Here are some pictures:
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According to what I can glean from Pipephil, this Dunhill is either from 1915 or 1922 (the information on the pipe doesn’t match up exactly with the information on Pipephil). If anyone has any further information about this Dunhill, I would certainly appreciate it.

So, after years in seclusion, this pipe received a gentle cleaning and is being smoked as I type. She’s a joy.

Great pipe it looks like it hasn't seen a lot of use

 

[gamzultovah]

Wonderful Dunnie, the shape is my favourite and I own a few Patent ones.
Can we see a picture of her now she is cleaned ?
Hunter is correct about the X stamp, but it is of no matter.
Wonderful example in fine condition, Dunhill's stem work was as good as it gets.
Was the price agreeable ?

Thank you. Yes, the price was very agreeable. I did nothing more to the pipe than wash off the grunge and clean the draught (which wasn’t even dirty) and nothing else. This pipe is beyond my want to attempt a restoration. If it’ll ever be restored, I will send it to GeorgeD.

“A man’s gotta know his limitations.” ~ Dirty Harry

 

[orlandofurioso]

Thank you. Yes, the price was very agreeable. I did nothing more to the pipe than wash off the grunge and clean the draught (which wasn’t even dirty) and nothing else. This pipe is beyond my want to attempt a restoration. If it’ll ever be restored, I will send it to GeorgeD.

“A man’s gotta know his limitations.” ~ Dirty Harry

Join the queue; George went into retirement.

 

[gamzultovah]

Great pipe it looks like it hasn't seen a lot of use

Thank you. It hasn’t. Even has the original white spot. Had no tar in the draught and very little cake in the chamber. It’s almost as though the original owner thoroughly cleaned the pipe and put it away.

 

[gamzultovah]

Join the queue; George went into retirement.

Haven’t been around for a while. For an easy restoration such as this, maybe he’ll come out of retirement?

 

[orlandofurioso]

Haven’t been around for a while. For an easy restoration such as this, maybe he’ll come out of retirement?

I'm first in line and I'm not to be trifled with kiddo.

 

[gamzultovah]

I'm first in line and I'm not to be trifled with kiddo.

 

[grandalfpipes]

That’s an incredible find!
I found my first Dunhill in an antique store about a week ago in about the same way. Not as unique (or old) as yours, but it sure was an invigorating experience. Congratulations!

 

[georged]

Join the queue; George went into retirement.

Not so.

I just cherry pick projects these days.

 

[D_C]

The wife and I haven’t been antiquing in a while so we hit the road. The first stop was uneventful, but the second stop turn up something quite unique. Down at the bottom of a glass showcase, piled on top of other trinkets was an very grungy, apple shaped pipe with a noticeable white spot. I asked the clerk to open the cabinet so that I could take a closer look. I could not make out the nomenclature in the dim light (and weak eyes) but I could make the initials “AD” inside of a diamond on the silver escutcheon, so I knew what I was holding in my hands. I bought the pipe, brought it home and under a magnifying glass, this is what I found:

LEFT SIDE:
Large “A” with a small “c”
“AD” inside of diamond on escutcheon

RIGHT SIDE:
317 (over)
MADE IN ENGLAND 2 (over)
INNER TUBE (over)
PATENTED (I think) MARCH 1915

BOTTOM:
Appears to be an “X”

Here are some pictures:
View attachment 402932
View attachment 402933
View attachment 402934
According to what I can glean from Pipephil, this Dunhill is either from 1915 or 1922 (the information on the pipe doesn’t match up exactly with the information on Pipephil). If anyone has any further information about this Dunhill, I would certainly appreciate it.

So, after years in seclusion, this pipe received a gentle cleaning and is being smoked as I type. She’s a joy.

I am so glad this pipe got reborn by someone who values and appreciates it like you did. Amazing find!

 

[gamzultovah]

I am so glad this pipe got reborn by someone who values and appreciates it like you did. Amazing find!

Thank you.