Is this Dunhill Shell Briar Pot a fake?

[MonarchistPiper]

For reference I bought it at the Danish Pipe Shop

 

[Chasing Embers]

Other than appearing as if someone tried to buff it to death, what leads you to believe it's a fake?

 

[MonarchistPiper]

Other than appearing as if someone tried to buff it to death, what leads you to believe it's a fake?

The Dunhill logo looks kinda iffy, but thats maybe cause Im used to seeing the old Dunhill logo, but my main worry is the words "Shell" and "Briar" are too close together. The pipe is definitely overbuffed and dating it is being a pain. I just know could barely make out a 2 with a line under it beside the "Made In England" nomenclature.

 

[Chasing Embers]

The blast and stain look brand accurate. I wouldn't imagine The Danish Pipe Shop selling forgeries.

 

[georged]