There was a time when I collected only Dunhill pipes. Since then I've broadened my interest and branched out. However, my 5128 in dress finish remains my favorite pipe. The way it sits in the hand, the wide shallow bowl, the gentle curve, everything about it... It's, for me, the perfect pipe. I like the author okay, not the prince. I'm in the midst of brokering a trade with an online seller for a second 5128 in a chestnut finish and it's likely that I'll eventually have a complete set in all available finishes. Based on current prices in the secondary market, there are obviously other fans out there. I was just wondering if there were others here like me with a passion for this specific pipe. Photos would be cool to....
The Dunhill 5128 Diplomat
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While I did place a freeze on any further acquisitions, this didn't include trade transactions. A 5128 in a chestnut finish doesn't come around too often. I've watched Ebay daily since last year and I found only two, one of which I purchased and with the second I didn't trust the seller. This Diplomat is a dream pipe I can't miss out on, but it'll be a trade and no cash.
That is a beautiful shape. Al Pascia has a couple of 5128's and 4128's. (Amber Root @ $561!)
http://www.alpascia.com/pipes/l/Dunhill
http://www.alpascia.com/pipes/l/Dunhill
Wow, an Amber Root 5128 is $561 at Al Pascia, a 5128 Bruyere is $940 at SmokingPipes. Yikes.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/dunhill/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=123087
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/dunhill/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=123087
Yeah that Christmas one is awesome!! However WAY outta my price range, but would certainly be my favorite pipe were I to own one.
Thanks for that link!!! I've sent smokingpipes an email with that link asking why the BIG discrepancy in price. I'll post their response when I get one.
Once again, responses like yours is why I post these threads! You never know what you'll find.
Thanks for that link!!! I've sent smokingpipes an email with that link asking why the BIG discrepancy in price. I'll post their response when I get one.
Once again, responses like yours is why I post these threads! You never know what you'll find.
N8, just a FYI, if you aren't already aware of it, smoking pipes are very good with their instant chat function on the site. Takes away and drastically shortens the waiting time to receive a response and the guys knowledge and experience are top notch. You might already use the function, but if not there ya go, give it a shot!
After talking to smokingpipes I might end up with enough credit to actually purchase the Cumberland Christmas Edition Diplomat!!! That Cumberland would be the perfect compliment to my 5128 Black briar w/ silver band!! I'm très excited!!
junkyard, you actually prefer the Diplomat shape to the bent apple, but I completely understand why you'd make such a mistake. :wink:
Booker, once you win the lottery just remember all of us little people here in Forum Land. Your offer to purchase us all Cumberland Diplomats with sterling silver bands in Custom Dunhill cases is such a profoundly nice gesture!!
junkyard, you actually prefer the Diplomat shape to the bent apple, but I completely understand why you'd make such a mistake. :wink:
Booker, once you win the lottery just remember all of us little people here in Forum Land. Your offer to purchase us all Cumberland Diplomats with sterling silver bands in Custom Dunhill cases is such a profoundly nice gesture!!
How did this turn out? Did you get either of the pipes from SP? What was their reply about the pricing?
Come on man, we have to know. Now!
Come on man, we have to know. Now!
I went back to Al Pascia and a few other websites and looked at all finishes and videos of the 5128 Diplomat. I can understand why it appeals to you and yes it does appeal to me as well. The one I liked was a lighter stain and was at a very reasonable price $771
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