Hey everyone, quick backstory. My grandfather recently passed and I was gifted a few of his dads (my great grandfather's) possessions, of which is a monogrammed set of dunhill pipes. I am really hoping to get some info on what exactly it is I have obtained. I am not looking to sell them I would just like to know some history. If anyone here can help I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
Hello from a Recently Gifted Pipe Owner
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Welcome! Plenty of help here. Post photos of your pipes in the "Pipe Talk" section of this forum under "British Pipes". Lots of Dunhill knowledge represented within this forum. You'll get some answers. Be sure to include the info on the stampings on each pipe. We hope you'll stick around and enjoy the camaraderie after you get your answers.
I will post the pictures in the recommended forum as well! Thank you for the fast response
Your grandfather had REALLY great taste in pipes!
Just a real quick research indicates this is a set made in 1932 and They are DR (Dead Root) pipes which makes them the top of Dunhill's line.
There are others with far more knowledge on this forum so stand by for more/correct info
Enjoy them!
Just a real quick research indicates this is a set made in 1932 and They are DR (Dead Root) pipes which makes them the top of Dunhill's line.
There are others with far more knowledge on this forum so stand by for more/correct info
Enjoy them!
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Welcome from Pennsylvania!
Are you planning on picking up some tobacco to load into those beauties?
Are you planning on picking up some tobacco to load into those beauties?
Pretty cool family heirlooms you have. I think it's great that you want some info about them.
I would love too if it is safe to do so. I know nothing about this hobby. I'm hoping to learn as much as I can
Thats easily a 4 figure set there. Nice!
The blast on the Shell Briar is enough to give some of us palpitations,
The blast on the Shell Briar is enough to give some of us palpitations,
Thank you! I couldn't stand the thought of these going elsewhere. My Aunt snagged them from his house and asked if anyone wanted them and I jumped on them instantly.
Please, DO NOT learn how to smoke a pipe out of those!
They are very rare, early, and from what I can tell very well cared for pipes that are maybe over 100 years old.
Thank you for the warning. I want to preserve these and share them with my kids some day given the history they have. My great grandfather had a pretty cool story to tell and these will help tell it.
It is nice that you value your great-grandfather’s pipes and want to learn about them. I would second Don’s advice to use different pipes to develop good technique before smoking these pipes. The decision to smoke these pipes would also be based on their condition. They do appear to be in good condition but I would defer to others with greater expertise than I have to weigh in.
I would be really careful smoking these pipes due to their historical and sentimental value to you. I have a few pipes of this era and frankly I have been too chicken sh*t to use them.
There are others here who would disagree and say a great pipe is always a great pipe so use them..
If you choose to use them I would suggest you pack them lightly and sip slowly. Watch the heat.
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