Dunhill 1992 Shell Briar 4104 Sandblasted Bulldog Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe manufacturer, and continues to produce some of the most treasured pipes a smoker can buy.

Dunhill’s Shell Briar holds a special place in the history of pipes, having been the first patented sandblast, registered in 1917. In the over 100 years since, the Shell Briar has remained remarkably consistent. While other Dunhill lines have come and gone, or been modified to suit contemporary tastes, the Shell Briar and its deep, dark brown-burgundy stain has persisted, thanks in no small part to its loyal following. This 1992 iteration, a lightweight, group 4 bulldog, shows off an especially craggy blast, with its growth brought into a sharp relief reminiscent of the renowned patent era Shells.

The condition is good. Minor rim darkening and some finish fading.

 

Details:

Length: 5.4″ / 137.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm

Bowl Depth: 1.42″ / 36.06mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g