Posterior to 1949 both BRUYERE and ROOT BRIAR DR pipes were graded with letters from A to J. The little squares (after BRIAR in this case) are typical to older DR stampings. Their meaning is not established but may be related to pricing categories.
• Value (Estate - Sep 2009): 385.00 US $ • 261,50 €
This pipe is a rare example of a year suffix not positioned as usual after the D of ENGLAND.
A pipe from 1974 with an other atypical year suffix position.
• Value : Unknown
• Value (Estate - May 2009): 151.51 US $ • 111,30 €
Prior to 1979 the stars and the letter (F) didn't grade the same characteristics. (see doc)
• Value (Estate - Aug 2009): Unknown
Solid 14 karat gold (factory hallmarked) inlay fitment band.
• Value (Unsmoked estate - Jun 2011):
1,585.00 US$ • 1,102.00€
This is a rather rare DR 5 stars.
Check the enlarged view.
• Value (not smoked - Nov 2008): 3,308.00 US$ • 2 592,40 €
In 2012 the oval encircled "Dunhill" stamping has been replaced by:
Alfred
The White Spot
Dunhill's (arched)
Consequently a possible confusion between a pipe from 2012 and one from 1972 or 1932 (all being stamped ENGLAND 12) is ruled out.
• Value (Estate - June 2013): 464.00 US $ • 348.00 €