Dunhill 2017 Shell Briar 4407 Sandblasted Prince Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

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.

Dunhill’s Shell Briar holds a special place in the history of pipes, having been the first patented sandblast, registered in 1917. In the over 100 years since, the Shell Briar has remained remarkably consistent. While other Dunhill lines have come and gone, or been modified to suit contemporary tastes, the Shell Briar and its deep, dark burgundy stain has persisted, thanks in no small part to its loyal following. This particular Shell Briar is a very traditional prince shape, which pairs well with the pipe’s timeless aesthetic.

This Shell Briar, from 2017, is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating. It comes with its original box and sleeve.

 

Details:

Length: 6.3″ / 160.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.71 / 18.03mm

Bowl Depth: 1.08″ / 27.43mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 42g