Root Briar version of the 1980 World Conference pipe.
This piece hasn't the "Pincipal
Pipe Dealer" stamping.
The Space Shuttle edition was carved by Bill Taylor (Ashton) just before he left Dunhill (1983). The small pipe can be removed from the holder.
Hallmarks:
The "H" date letter on the band (enlarged view #2) is coherent with the year suffix (22) on the shank: 1982
The crown certifies a gold band (fineness: 750).
• Value (Estate - June 2013): 860.00 US $ • 644.00 €
A limited edition series of one hundred numbered pipes with two separate mouthpieces: a churwarden stem and a shorter stem. The model was originally advertised in the May, 1989 Harvard Magazine and was made available to the university alumni through the Harvard Clubs.
• Value (Estate - Aug 2012): 1,202.00 US $ • 980.00 €
Limited Edition (this pipe: 51/250) commemorating both the centenary of the publication of Theorie of Special Relativity (1905) and the 50th anniversary of Einstein's death (1955).
• Value (Estate - Aug 2012): 1325.00 US $ • 1024.67 €
Pipes from this limited edition are supposed to be inspired by the shapes of pagoda roof tops. They are fitted with a Jade band set between two sterling silver bands and came with a Jade tamper (enlarged view #1).
• Value (Estate - Apr 2009):
2,755.00 US $ • 2,090.00 €
The total production of this model is limited to 200 pieces, equally divided between the Shell Briar and the Dress finish (see picture opposite).
The model is part of the "Celebration of Gamesmanship" book editions.
• Value (Estate - Dec 2012): 920.00 US $ • 696.00 €