Did you try it on the buffer ( smooth pipe ), like George did ?
It's a 1912-1916 Dunhill, and it's in nearly perfect unrestored shape.
Correct; and my max. bid was $250,00 lol.
I was the first bidder, but since I don't really chase Dunhills I was out at $150.
I don't know if this is the wrong thread to ask this question, if so, I apologize in advance. What did I miss here ? Why did this particular pipe sell for so much more than similar pipes of same shape ? Thank you for any help figuring this out.
Peterson's Sherlock Holmes Rathbone 925 Band Estate Tobacco Pipe Excellent Cond | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Excellent condition, no teeth marks in stem, sterling band. Selling dad's pipe collection, check my other listings for more pipes. Combined shipping.</p>www.ebay.com
Good question, it was a 1998 so nothing special there. It wasn't in particularly good shape, the rim was pretty bashed up. It wasn't a desirable line. So why did an otherwise plane rathbone that normally sells for $168 new and is currently available at that price sell for twice that?I don't know if this is the wrong thread to ask this question, if so, I apologize in advance. What did I miss here ? Why did this particular pipe sell for so much more than similar pipes of same shape ? Thank you for any help figuring this out.
Peterson's Sherlock Holmes Rathbone 925 Band Estate Tobacco Pipe Excellent Cond | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Excellent condition, no teeth marks in stem, sterling band. Selling dad's pipe collection, check my other listings for more pipes. Combined shipping.</p>www.ebay.com
Thank you. Gen $ !Good question, it was a 1998 so nothing special there. It wasn't in particularly good shape, the rim was pretty bashed up. It wasn't a desirable line. So why did an otherwise plane rathbone that normally sells for $168 new and is currently available at that price sell for twice that?
I suspect someone was looking for a 1998 specifically.
There were only two people bidding beyond $90.Thank you. Gen $ !
I don't know if this is the wrong thread to ask this question, if so, I apologize in advance. What did I miss here ? Why did this particular pipe sell for so much more than similar pipes of same shape ? Thank you for any help figuring this out.
Peterson's Sherlock Holmes Rathbone 925 Band Estate Tobacco Pipe Excellent Cond | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Excellent condition, no teeth marks in stem, sterling band. Selling dad's pipe collection, check my other listings for more pipes. Combined shipping.</p>www.ebay.com
I think this seller got a bit more money than they anticipated for what they thought was a 1960’s Dunhill. Based on the write up they were not very knowledgeable about they had.
Vintage Dunhill Duke St. S.W. Estate Briar Pipe Original As Found+Used Clean! | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Dunhill Duke St. S.W. Estate Briar Pipe Original As Found+Used Clean! at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
First year Sherlock’s, Natural, Gold Mounted, Supreme, and other rare finishes and grades can bring serious money. Even the older Baker Street with the beaded detail can get pricey but standard smooths are not uncommon.
I could justify that with vintage or older Petersons as I believe the briar was better or a higher grade then, but the modern briar seems ... less desirable to me for some reason. I could also see it with limited editions if one were a collector. But a new Rusticated is about $150 and Smooth about $170. Seconds a bit less. Just my own 2 cents. This economy isn't helping as all prices seem to have increased recently.
A 1933 Dunhill patent; as if it were an artefact from king Toet's tomb :
Dunhill Patent Pending Pipe 1940s 50s Estate London England Vintage Good Cond | eBay
<p>Dunhill Patent Pending Pipe, looks like a line under 10 or 13 so I think this 1947 or 1950. Rare and gorgeous </p><br /><br /><p>Provenance: Judge Martin Feldman, Uptown New Orleans, LA </p><br /><p>Ming scroll weight horse is not included, it’s for display purposes.</p><br /><p>More pipes...www.ebay.com
I was the high bidder on that until yesterday.Briar circle stems are pretty sweet:
VERY SCARCE PETERSON DELUXE SYSTEM BRIAR CIRCLE P HAND CUT STEM | eBay
Very nice shape, scarce to find, Peterson Briar circle P stem for a DeLuxe handmade system. Stem only. Approximate dimensions shown.www.ebay.com
