Updated: Jul 14, 2011 Other Dunhill finishes
VERCINGETORIX Meerschaum
1920 - 1930
On bottom of the case
DUNHILL VENTAGE CASE
LONDON
PAT.N° 141486/19
On top of the case
MADE IN ENGLAND
No markings on the pipe.
DUNHILL VENTAGE CASE
LONDON
PAT.N° 141486/19
On top of the case
MADE IN ENGLAND
No markings on the pipe.
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The top (winged helm) is a screw-in bowl. The pipe is displayed in a patented case.
The patent 141486/19 has been granted in 1920 for the design of the ventilated case. The vents on the case and the removable bowl may be observed on the enlarged views.
• Value (Estate): 677.30 US $ • 501.00 €
The patent 141486/19 has been granted in 1920 for the design of the ventilated case. The vents on the case and the removable bowl may be observed on the enlarged views.
• Value (Estate): 677.30 US $ • 501.00 €
Vercingetorix as seen by... Dunhill (briar pipe)
Vercingetorix as seen by... Dunhill (meerschaum pipe)
Vercingetorix as seen by... Dunhill (meerschaum pipe)
A LADY'S COCKTAIL PIPE
1934
Markings: Dunhill
On the box:
"A lady's cocktail pipe"
(See enlarged view)
On the box:
"A lady's cocktail pipe"
(See enlarged view)
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Churchwarden shape with two interchangeable bowls in a Dress finish. This pipe illustrates one of the first recourse to the modern "Dunhill" mark (with legs on the "d", "h" and "l"). From 1995 all the pipes are stamped with this mark (in oval).
The pipe is dated from 1934 because of an article of "Modern Mechanix" issued in March of that year (see document).
The pipe is dated from 1934 because of an article of "Modern Mechanix" issued in March of that year (see document).
• Value (Estate): 305.00 US $ • 212,00 €
SHAGREEN
1958
AD: Alfred Dunhill
Lion passant
925: fineness of silver.
Leopard head: London town mark.
"e": Date letter (Assey office London)
Lion passant
925: fineness of silver.
Leopard head: London town mark.
"e": Date letter (Assey office London)
Extremely large shagreen overlayed pipe. The hallmarks on the two Sterling mounts are the only markings on this pipe. The "e" letter determins the production year (see document).
• Value (Estate): 1,225.00 US $ • 940,00 €
• Value (Estate): 1,225.00 US $ • 940,00 €
La peau du diable 
AIRSTREAM
1961
35: shape #
F/T: Fish tail bit
S : Shell finish
3(in circle): Bowl size
ENGLAND1: 1960+1
Regulation valve on bottom
F/T: Fish tail bit
S : Shell finish
3(in circle): Bowl size
ENGLAND1: 1960+1
Regulation valve on bottom
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See brands with same regulation device: Duke of Dundee, Kaywoodie Carburetor, Passat , Steel's
Value (Estate): 138.20 US$ • 103,00 €
Value (Estate): 138.20 US$ • 103,00 €
WAX DRIP SHELL BRIAR
1968
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▼The sterling has been hallmarked as being made in 1969, so the pipe was made in 1968, and finished in 1969.
• Value (Estate): 1352.00 US$ • 854,80 €
Comparison of some wax-drip pipes with Dunhill's version.
DRE 5 stars
1979
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E grade is equivalent to 5 stars in Dunhill's DR pipe grading. XL stamped pipes were up priced.
Other DR pipes:
DR 2 flames (2001)
DR Root Briar 5 stars (1996),
DR 2 stars (1992)
DR (pre-1918)
Other DR pipes:
DR 2 flames (2001)
DR Root Briar 5 stars (1996),
DR 2 stars (1992)
DR (pre-1918)
• Value (Estate): 2,550.00 US $ • 1.779,70 €
WORLD CONFERENCE
1980
Made for Dunhill’s conference in 1980 with their principal pipe dealers from around the world. The United Stated dealers received the pipe in Shell finish, the European dealers received the Root.
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Group 6 size pipe shaped to resemble the Dunhill “My Mixture” white ceramic tobacco jars. There were less than 100 of Shell finished pipes produced.
• Value (Estate): 766.85 US $ • 484,80 €
• Value (Estate): 766.85 US $ • 484,80 €
MICROPHONE PIPE
1981
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Pipe in the form of a microphone resting on a gramophone record.
To celebrate the "UK Pipe Smoker of the Year" the Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS †) commissioned a British manufacturer a limited edition.
In 1982 Dunhill was selected and the award was given to Dave Lee Travis, a famous disk jockey with the BBC Radio. Among the 50 numbered microphone pipes, #1 was offered to the winner and #2 kept in the Dunhill’s Museum in London. This is the #12.
• Value (Unsmoked): 765.50 US $ • 547.20 €
To celebrate the "UK Pipe Smoker of the Year" the Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS †) commissioned a British manufacturer a limited edition.
In 1982 Dunhill was selected and the award was given to Dave Lee Travis, a famous disk jockey with the BBC Radio. Among the 50 numbered microphone pipes, #1 was offered to the winner and #2 kept in the Dunhill’s Museum in London. This is the #12.
• Value (Unsmoked): 765.50 US $ • 547.20 €
MILITARY MOUNT
1986
No stamping on wood.
Silver markings:
Dunhill made in England
AD (in Diamond) [Lion] [Leopard head] [M] [925] 925
4102 : Shape
Silver markings:
Dunhill made in England
AD (in Diamond) [Lion] [Leopard head] [M] [925] 925
4102 : Shape
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Value (Estate): 355.00 US$ • 231,50 €
DR 2 Stars
1992
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Other DR pipes:
DR 2 flames
DR Root Briar 5 stars (1996),
DRE 5 stars XL (1979)
DR (pre-1918)
• Value (Unsmoked): 790,00 US $ • 552,40 €
DR 2 flames
DR Root Briar 5 stars (1996),
DRE 5 stars XL (1979)
DR (pre-1918)
• Value (Unsmoked): 790,00 US $ • 552,40 €
BAMBOO
Posterior to 1995
Markings:
Dunhill (modern style)
MADE IN ENGLAND
(no date suffix)
4 (encircled) on the side of the stem
Dunhill (modern style)
MADE IN ENGLAND
(no date suffix)
4 (encircled) on the side of the stem
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• Value (Estate): 200.00 GB £ • 221,93 €
SHILLING
1999
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The SHILLING finish is a sandblasted CUMBERLAND straight grain pipe. A SHILLING displays a ring grain pattern. See also RING GRAIN finish.
• Value : unknown
• Value : unknown
RING GRAIN
2001
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The ring pattern appears when sandblasting a straight grain pipe. Thus a RING GRAIN finish is nothing else than a straight grain SHELL finish.
See also: SHILLING
• Value (Estate): 239.00 US $ • 182.00 €
See also: SHILLING
• Value (Estate): 239.00 US $ • 182.00 €
COLLECTOR
2001
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The COLLECTOR line corresponds to a well grained pipe, almost of "DR" quality. They are found in non-traditional shapes or with a non-traditional touch.
Other Dunhill pipe from the Collector line (to be published)
Other Dunhill pipe from the Collector line (to be published)
• Value (Estate): 346.00 US $ • 266,60 €
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CHRISTMAS Limited Edition
2005
4325: shape #
4 : Bowl size (Group 4)
3 : Gold band
25 : Evening Dress
Christmas 2005 Limited edition: 271 of 400
ENGLAND05: 2000+5
4 : Bowl size (Group 4)
3 : Gold band
25 : Evening Dress
Christmas 2005 Limited edition: 271 of 400
ENGLAND05: 2000+5
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18K Gold Band
Value (Estate): 610.00 US$ • 384,30 €
Value (Estate): 610.00 US$ • 384,30 €
Unrefined FORGERY / FAUX grossier
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The stamping "DUNHILL SHELL" corresponds to a sandblasted finish. This pipe has a smooth finish.
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Patent N° and date suffix 17 are coherent and would be compatible with a sandblasted pipe from 1937.
suffix 17: 1920+17
The pipe has fills...
suffix 17: 1920+17
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