Uneven Rim Height

[adlerplay123]

Just received my first estate and saw that the rim is taller one side than the rest leading to a sloped top. What should I do? Should I fix it or leave it be? It's a Dunhill Dublin.
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization.

 

[sumusfumus]

My first thoughts.....if the uneven rim will always annoy you, fix it, and enjoy the pipe.
More thoughts....
Are you a collector?

Will you eventually sell off the pipe for an expected profit? It's a worshiped, Dunhill after all....some guys like them.

Will you care if you destroy the value of the pipe if rim is corrected?

How good are you at "fixing" pipes?

Will the rim-job match the rest of the patinaed briar?
If the answer to any question is "I could care less"....then, sand the rim down- so it's even- and smoke away. )))
I've re-worked many pipes ....even one custom-made pipe...and never looked back with any regrets. Even Dunhill can screw up a pipe.
Frank

 

[jpmcwjr]

Several photos would be invaluable.
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[cortezattic]

Coming into your possession as an estate pipe, I'm guessing that it had a scorched rim and was amateurishly "topped" to remove the burnt wood. Leveling the rim might restore the visual harmony, but at this point, it wouldn't increase its value, IMO.
Pix would help because there are experts on this site who know what your pipe should look like.