Dunhill CK Bruyere Addition (1969)

[ssjones]

This 1969 CK Bruyere was a recent addition, via the EstatePipeShop.uk (Dean). I found my first CK ('71 Shell) two years ago. Shipping from the UK took longer than usual (increased FDA scrutiny?) but it arrived today.
Dean does a great job on his restorations, but I always enjoy putting my own touches on a pipe. This one had some handling marks that I was able to steam out. The stem had a little gap at the 6 o'clock position, I fixed that as well. There was one dent on the bottom of the button and some heat lifted that out nicely. I always put a final polish using Meguiars Plastic Polish on all of my vulcanite stems. I think it gives an even deeper shine and more importantly, seems to inhibit oxidation.





I'm out of town this evening, so I can't compare the two pipes. But, the '71 Shell seems to be a true Author while the new '69 is more of a Rhodesian?

 

[ashdigger]

Nice. Very nice.

 

[texmexpipe]

BEA-utiful!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

OK Al, you realize that a 1969 is my birth year pipe? Now, name your price.

 

[ssjones]

Ah, your killing me Peck, I haven't even smoked it yet! I do owe this one to you - when you noticed that GBD on Dean's site, I spied this one as well. If I ever decide to sell, you'll get first dibs!

 

[samcoffeeman]

Nice grab Al!

 

[codecreatively]

Beautiful pipe and great find!
If you don't mind my asking, how did you end up closing the stem gap? Did you also use steam to lift out the dent on the button, or direct heat?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Another beauty!

 

[ssjones]

@code - I used heat from a flame to raise the dent under the button. On the tenon, I warmed it with a flame, then with a tapered pin punch inserted, moved it slightly (then immerse in cold water to set).

 

[pruss]

I just heard Peck's heart break a bit. Al, the man has some nice pipes... trade?
-- Pat

 

[doctorbob]

Very nice pipe Al. I think I prefer your bruyere over the shell.
Doc

 

[pagan]

Another Beautiful pipe

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Both are great pipes. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[yohanan]

Excellent, Congrats!!!

 

[ssjones]

I emailed Rich Esserman about the CK shape - I can't really find much about it. When was it introduced? I know at some point, it became the Shape 29. Why are my two CK's so different (Shell is definitely an Author, the Bruyere clearly a Rhodesian). Google didn't give up any of those answers.

 

[hmhaines]

See, Google doesn't know all! When the singularity arrives, only pipe smokers and collectors of antique meat grinders will be able to out-trivia our computer overlords during the forced Jeopardy matches that IBM's Watson is sure to organize.

 

[beefeater33]

Al- That one is right in your wheelhouse....... CONGRATS!!.......... ::

 

[ssjones]

Well, I've heard back from Rich Esserman and David Fields - neither has any history or knowledge about the origins of the CK shape. Dunhill is probably the most documented pipe brand in the world, so I find this very curious. Is there a source of any Dunhill catalogs on the web? The 1927 Catalog at the Fine Pipes site does not show the CK shape.

 

[beefeater33]

Al-

You may have seen this already, but here's a CK that dates to 1950.........

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=72536

 

[ssjones]

I had not seen that one, thanks! That is the oldest CK that I've seen.

I still can't find a CK that has a Rhodesian height bowl and rings.