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sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings
Jun 15, 2013
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Dunhill would stamp a pipe for a warranty repair and I was given to understand that was, or included, a date stamp. Wouldn’t surprise me if some other stamp was included. They had a few arcane stamps, like the rectangle stamp, that was supposed to represent the pipe being a little above grade.
 
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greeneyes

Lifer
Jun 5, 2018
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I had no competition for this nice little Orlik. It's near impossible to see from the photos but the "Orlik" is written in script.
 

Ahi Ka

Lurker
Feb 25, 2020
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I had no competition for this nice little Orlik. It's near impossible to see from the photos but the "Orlik" is written in script.
Be interested to hear if it has anything written on the stem when you get it
 

bayareabriar

Part of the Furniture Now
May 8, 2019
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I had no competition for this nice little Orlik. It's near impossible to see from the photos but the "Orlik" is written in script.
Looks just like the SCOOP model stem
 

peregrinus

Lifer
Aug 4, 2019
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I did not realize it could mean that! Would it also have some other 'code' stamped into it if it was repaired or replaced?
Most often, but not always, Dunhill would add a additional stamp, an ‘EX’ to signify it was an “Exchange” pipe on a factory warranty replacement pipe.

Something to note is that there are some (many) exceptions to every Dunhill rule. I have several Dunhill's that look typical in every way except they have this additional ‘EX’ stamp to signify it was an exchange piece.
 
Dec 10, 2013
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Nijmegen, the Netherlands
This was interesting to me because of the case. How often did/do Dunhills come in cases?

Search me. Not too often I guess.
I own a ( bone vent. shaped case ) set of two 1952 patent h graded DR's .
The best and oddest grain I've seen on any pipe so far.
Bought them for a song from a Belgian seller who knew nothing about pipes.
Would like to learn from the Dunhill experts about the cases.
 
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AroEnglish

Lifer
Jan 7, 2020
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Search me. Not too often I guess.
I own a ( bone vent. shaped case ) set of two 1952 patent h graded DR's .
The best and oddest grain I've seen on any pipe so far.
Bought them for a song from a Belgian seller who knew nothing about pipes.
Would like to learn from the Dunhill experts about the cases.
You mean like, pat you down? I guess if you insist… I really hope that that’s just an LB in your pocket.

Could you post pics of your cased pipes?