Vintage Dunhill Set of Six Pipes. Help!

[Chasing Embers]

The vulcanite is unblemished, jet black and glossy, with no discernible tooth marks.

See the first photo.

 

[melkvintage]

See the first photo.

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Yes I did some hand polish, that removed the oxidation. But not too much tooth marks.

 

[Chasing Embers]

But not too much tooth marks.

Even if there were, those are easily lifted with a gentle application of heat.

 

[Browntrout on a 2 wt]

From a nonsmoking newbie:

I found this set of 6 vintage Dunhill pipes on a fleemarket. I know absolutely nothing about smoking, apart from my father and grandfathers knew how to enjoy tobacco.

I bought this because of the stunning look and feel on these objects, and the box itself. And I got curious.

So: Could someone share some information about this set? What is this? How old is it?

And: what should I do with it? Maintenance? And I guess I should start smoking?

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From a nonsmoking newbie:

I found this set of 6 vintage Dunhill pipes on a fleemarket. I know absolutely nothing about smoking, apart from my father and grandfathers knew how to enjoy tobacco.

I bought this because of the stunning look and feel on these objects, and the box itself. And I got curious.

So: Could someone share some information about this set? What is this? How old is it?

And: what should I do with it? Maintenance? And I guess I should start smoking?

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As a museum conservator retired, I suggest you buy a Savinelli pipe one with capabilty for 9mm filters , a box of 100 charcoal filters up front instead of spoiling the inherent value of your prize if they are unsmoked. I think I see signs of use (teetmarks on stem) on the “ Canadian “ lowest right. Regardless of how many were made someone will pay just because they’re Dunhills. Ive a few Dunhill white spots and cherish my Cavilier model given to me in the 1960’s .

 

[chopper]

As a museum conservator retired, I suggest you buy a Savinelli pipe one with capabilty for 9mm filters , a box of 100 charcoal filters up front instead of spoiling the inherent value of your prize if they are unsmoked. I think I see signs of use (teetmarks on stem) on the “ Canadian “ lowest right. Regardless of how many were made someone will pay just because they’re Dunhills. Ive a few Dunhill white spots and cherish my Cavilier model given to me in the 1960’s .

A Cavalier is the only Dunhill pipe that I'd be interested in owning.
Unfortunately the only examples I've seen for sale are $500+ [Not only beyond my budget but I could not ever justify spending that much on a pipe]

Is it a good smoker?