My New, Old Dunhill

[topd]

Just received a Dunhill I won on eBay yesterday. It's a 1932 production sandblasted Double Patent Shell Briar series finish, "LB" shape stamped or "Large Billiard". It's about a group 4 in size but not stamped as such. They didn't stamp group sizes in the 30's. Dunhill used to sub grade their LB pipes into different sizes in the 20's and 30's, an 8 being the larger size LB. The sandblasting pattern is really nice, you can see a craggy deep ring all the way around. This isn't a flaw or crack, but was a soft ring in the briar that the sandblasting removed. This isn't just rare but just gorgeous in my opinion. Just about as beautiful as it gets.

 

[ssjones]

Classic shape and definitely gorgeous, enjoy that one!

 

[ohin3]

Colour me jealous brother. That's a beautiful Dunhill.

 

[thesmokindragon]

that is one SWEET pipe brother

 

[papipeguy]

Very nice, indeed. Enjoy many bowls with it.

 

[briarbird]

Great looking pipe, congrats on that one!

 

[dervis]

Would be a nice addition to any collection.

 

[photoman13]

Nice!

 

[mattia76]

I saw this one and almost bid on it.

Very cool.

You can't go wrong with a beautiful, old estate pipe, especially one as nice as that.

 

[martiniman]

nice snag.........

 

[judcole]

Nice pipe. Smoke it in peace. ::

 

[keith929]

As a lover of Dunhill double patents that is a great find. Enjoy !

 

[brian64]

Wow, very nice! I am not familiar with that effect of a "soft ring in the briar"...very interesting. Looking at that I would have thought for sure it was a crack. Quite a find...enjoy!

 

[bigmike]

It really is a beauty and I myself had bid on it a few days ago..........Glad you won it.
Enjoy !!!!!

 

[mluyckx]

Great buy :clap: Enjoy it

 

[cumberland]

That's one spectacular Dunhill! Many congrats!

 

[colesradioactive]

Awesome lookin pipe. It's crazy how deep that ring of soft of briar ran. I've never seen one quiet so deep. Definately a most unique characteristic of the briar

 

[martiniman]

I have seen many of your posts including you meerschaum collection and come to the conclusion you have too many stunning pipes to enjoy and should share the wealth. I can send a small package to you to be filled with 10 or 12 of your "overflow" pipes to relieve you of your burden. I feel confident that many members are willing to help you overcome your PAD.... :mrgreen:

 

[waznyf]

Great buy! I am planning on purchasing my first Dunhill shortly.

Hope that gorgeous pipe smokes well!

 

[admin]

Very nice! Congrats!