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254-RfDHS EC Gp4 GRID

Dunhill Shell Briar Canadian shape EC Gp4
SOLD

R2,750.00

What a stunning pipe.
You can tell from the variation and depth of the sandblasting that it is from the days
when Algerian Briar was still available (up to the early 1960s)
And it is incredibly lightweight, only 20g
The bowl appears to be a bit smaller than one would expect from a Group 4 classification. But look at the length of the shank. This would have required a large ebauchon.
The advantage is the cool smoke one can expect.
A small accident resulted in a chip from the edge of the bowl. It has been well repaired – we only picked it up by what appeared to be a hairline crack on the rim of the bowl. No crack! Just an excellent repair. Look at the picture.
Dating:
Circled 4 indicates after 1951 but before 1975
No Patent numbers, they were discontinued about 1955
Underlined Suffix 9 smaller than D so 1959
Weight 20g
Inside bowl diameter 20mm
Inside bowl depth 29mm

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SKU: 254-RfDHS EC GP4-1 Categories: ,

Description

The White Spot pipe from Alfred Dunhill Ltd
The durability and cool sweet smoking of the Alfred Dunhill pipe with its “White Spot” trademark are universally acclaimed. Made from the finest quality briar, the “Dunhill” represents more than 90 separate processes over a period of several months. While there are checks and quality controls every step of the way, the final inspection before each pipe is released onto the market is made by only one person. An indication of the scarcity of fine briar to meet the standards demanded of a Dunhill “White Spot” pipe. These standards ensure that each pipe will smoke perfectly from the start and, with proper care, will never lose its original sweetness. The flawless briars are perfect – no fills, no flaws, no pits; only 5 out of every 100 ebauchons entering the factory leave as a Dunhill. The mouthpiece of every Dunhill pipe is hand-cut from a solid rod of “Vulcanite” – the Dunhill name for a rubber compound which, although tough, is easy on the teeth and does not flavour/taint the smoke. In colour it may be Black, or Cumberland (marbled brown). The Dunhill “White Spot” was the first pipe to carry a guarantee. That little white spot is still a symbol of perfection and style, and the guarantee still holds. Dunhill pipes have an exceptionally long life and are in great demand as refurbished “estate” pipes. They are highly regarded as “Collectibles”.

Additional information

Weight 222 g

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