Decided on Birth Year Dunhill Shape

[tarheel1]

After years of deliberation I have finally decided on a shape for my birth year Dunhill. I have decided on a 1978 51021. Now just have to keep an eye out for one.


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[iamn8]

Ah yes... 1978, the year of the horse, a fine year to be born and I fine Dunhill pipe to go with it. Happy shopping!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Best of luck finding that one! Unfortunately, my birth year produced very few pipes. There was a little conflict in Europe (and Far East) going on at the time. I'd be very happy with a birth year Barling, though, anyone? (1944)

 

[mcitinner1]

I'm not sure how accurate my memory is, but I think I remember George Dibos saying that the 70's were a low period in Dunhill quality, so look carefully.

 

[buroak]

I'm not sure how accurate my memory is, but I think I remember George Dibos saying that the 70's were a low period in Dunhill quality, so look carefully.

I think the late 1970s are known as the low water mark for Dunhill quality. As mcitinner1 says, be careful.

 

[jkrug]

That is a very nice looking pipe, love the shape. Hope you are able to find one you like. ::

 

[mso489]

That's a classic shape for sure. I'm with jpm' having a birth date of 1946 when Dunhill had little briar. Fortunately I'm not longing for a Dunhill, but they are the great aspirational pipe.

 

[disinformatique]

I am also in search of a birth year Dunnie, a 1979 Diplomat (5128) or a Bent Rhodie/Bully 5108 or an Author 5129
Chris :puffpipe:

 

[tarheel1]

Good luck on the 5108. They are near impossible to even find a modern one. I have been searching for the right shape 5108 to replace the ones I sold many years ago in a smooth finish?

 

[disinformatique]

@Tarheel It will pop up somewhere on ebay or other websites. It's just a matter of time. But yeah it won't be cheap.
Cheers,

Chris :puffpipe:

 

[pipestud]

Rumors regarding Dunhill pipes abound. I've actually heard that the quality of Dunhill pipes in the '60s and '70s were superb and then the brand's quality took a nosedive in the '80s and 90's and then improved again in the 2000s. I never know what to believe and what not to. (Sigh).

 

[cosmicfolklore]

1978 birth year, wow. You guys are so young. I think I was getting ready to take my driver's test in a Ford Pinto, ha ha.
Nice pipe, you whippersnappers you. :wink: ::

 

[tbradsim1]

. 1943 RB ODA, my Birth Year and my favorite shape. Looked a long time for this one. Hey Kids keep up the good work. ::

 

[jpmcwjr]

How sweet it is!

 

[ssjones]

Bradley: What is that Rhodesian to the right of the Dunhill (stem is facing the camera)? It has stamping under the stem, but I can't make it out.

 

[tbradsim1]

Al that an Ardor, behind it is the Giant Ardor weighing 251 Grams

 

[captainprophesy]

Very nice classic shape... good luck and hope you find it soon.

 

[londonmake]

1950. Difficult year to find in a Dunhill. And also a difficult year to determine using their date code, I think. Is it a small "0" with underscore and pat. number? Or a large "0" with no underscore and pat number? The Loring Date book is not that clear to me on this...
Second best [pun intended], I did get a Pat. No. ::Parker from 1950, a small bent billiard.

 

[bpftc]

I'm not sure how accurate my memory is, but I think I remember George Dibos saying that the 70's were a low period in Dunhill quality, so look carefully.

I think the late 1970s are known as the low water mark for Dunhill quality. As mcitinner1 says, be careful.

Gawd the 70s was a low point in quality for most things...Cars, Home design, pipes....My birth year is 75 btw. Ha

 

[gtrhtr]

51021 is a great shape. I'll be happy with any Dunhill in my birth year, '63.