Help with this Estate Dunhill Please

[mikethompson]

I found this little Dunhill pipe while browsing the local classifieds. The ad was over a month old so I thought it had been sold already, but it was still available so I grabbed it.
The markings are;
83
Dunhill Bruyere
Made in England 5
3A (the three is circled)
I'm guessing that 83 is the style number, but I've found some conflicting info online. It also has a stinger, which didn't think Dunhill had. The stem is in really nice shape as well. I'm not sure what I will do with it though, but had to get it!
Thanks!

 

[dmcmtk]

Yes, 83 is the shape number. When you say a stinger, do you mean an inner tube? 1955 or 1965 depending on the size of the 5.

 

[mikethompson]

Thanks for the response Dave. Hmm yes I guess it is an inner tube as opposed to a stinger, do they function the same way?

Here's the clearest shot I could get of the 5

 

[saltedplug]

Zulu love!

 

[dmcmtk]

The 5 looks smaller than the D in ENGLAND to me, which would be 1955. The pipe looks to be in excellent condition!

 

[mikethompson]

Yeah its in very nice shape. It needs a good clean and polish, but the stem is almost perfect.
So a 1955 Dunhill then? Nice 8)

 

[mikethompson]

There's not that much cake in there to soak away either. My main concern is the rim. Hopefully that will clean up as well as the bowl.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Shot of the rim, maybe before, and then, after?

 

[npod]

Fantastic score! That is a sweet Zulu. You will love that pipe. I personally discard the inner tubes to all Dunhill pipes.

 

[mikethompson]

Thanks for all the comments guys. I can't go wrong for the price I paid. Can Anyone shed some light on the 3A marking?

 

[mikethompson]

best I can do for now. I might have to start a proper thread for this pipe. I'm curious as to how to clean the exterior of the bowl without removing the stain on it.
Never thought I'd have a classic Dunhill in the stable gents!

 

[woodsroad]

Oh, what a sweet find!

 

[ssjones]

I use a worn piece of scotchbrite on the bowl tops, followed 8,000 micromesh and up. That will remove the darkening, without breaking into raw wood.

 

[mikethompson]

That leaves the stain and nomenclature intact Al?

 

[ssjones]

That leaves the stain and nomenclature intact Al?

As mentioned, I've only employ that technique on bowl tops. If the material is abrasive enough to remove rim build-up/darkening, I definitely would not use it over nomenclature.

 

[mikethompson]

Ah, yes I see that now. I get what you're saying. I have to find my micromesh pads.

 

[paulfg]

Can Anyone shed some light on the 3A marking?
The 3 donotes group size
and the A the finish type

A= bruyere,

S=shell

R=root

 

[mikethompson]

Thank you Paul!

 

[Chasing Embers]

I use a worn piece of scotchbrite on the bowl tops, followed 8,000 micromesh and up. That will remove the darkening, without breaking into raw wood.

Saliva and a paper towel will do even less damage. I used that technique to go from this.

To this.

 

[pappymac]

I use saliva and my thumb. Will use a paper towel next time.