First new Dunhill Purchase

[runscott]

Congrats on your new acquisition, not too long ago I was in pretty much similar situation ,bought myself a NOS Dunhill Tanshell which went into my current rotation,no its being smoked by Sundays,pipes are meant to be smoked
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That's true; however, I have an antique business that now features about 50% pipes. Once I'm absolutely positive I'll never sell a pipe;i.e-it's part of my 'collection' - then I smoke it. It's incredibly rare to find a boxed, unsmoked 60-yr old Dunhill, so it's not a light decision. Well, it's a 'lighting' decision.

This example is why I rarely buy unsmoked antique pipes - presents a quandry.

 

[sandollars]

I love Dunhill Princes. They are my favorite pipes for stronger blends. In fact I am smoking a 1960 Dunhill Root Briar Dead Root ** Prince with GH Dark Plug in it as I write this.

IMHO, it would be criminal not to smoke this pipe. I guarantee it would be a perfect smoker. Money back guarantee.

Beautiful pipe!!!! Puffy

 

[brian64]

Okay, I can't afford a NEW new Dunhill, but this will do. Still has the price sticker on the stem, from 1960. First time I've been able to identify lathe marks in the chamber of a Dunhill (last pic). I realize only nerds look for such stuff.

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Wow...glad this got bumped...missed it the first time around...that's quite a find...congrats!

 

[jaytex1969]

Very nice!

I have a few Prince shapes in my current rotation and I also enjoy them a lot.

 

[Jack the ripper]

Very cool purchase! Dunhills are great. Enjoy!