Dunhill 1969 Tanshell 48 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.

I do so love the mid-century Dunhill shape 48, and have often wondered whether it might be the quintessential English straight bulldog design. This one is from 1969, and is as craggy as one would expect from sandblasted Dunhills of the era.

The condition is fair. A hairline crack has been professionally repaired with a sterling silver band, there’s some rim darkening, and some darkening on the bowl exterior at its base. Having checked the chamber, it appears sound, but I’ve opted to offer this Dunhill at a very reasonable price point in any case.

 

Details:

Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.73 / 18.54mm

Bowl Depth: 1.33″ / 33.78mm

Weight: 0.9oz / 26g