dustin
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First Name: Dustin
Favorite Pipe: Ben Wade Spiral, Peterson "Dunmore" 78, Savinelli Alligator, and my GBD Meerschaum 102
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Post by dustin on Apr 16, 2017 17:33:37 GMT -5
I placed an add on Craigslist saying that I would buy old pipes, and tobacco advertising products. The first night a gentleman texts me and tells me that he has a humidor from his uncles estate. I told him to send me pics not thinking much about it. This is the humidor. I got it for a very cheap price. It is a David Linley for Alfred Dunhill humidor! WOW! Any information about the age of this or the value of this would be much appreciated. It is stellar! |
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Post by herbinedave on Apr 16, 2017 17:42:56 GMT -5
You have some research to do. Find out who David Lindley is, identify the wood in the marquetry work and find if it rare. Dunhill had many of thier high end items sourced out. I think you may have something good here and if you have the key even better.
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dustin
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Soli deo Gloria
Posts: 65
First Name: Dustin
Favorite Pipe: Ben Wade Spiral, Peterson "Dunmore" 78, Savinelli Alligator, and my GBD Meerschaum 102
Favorite Tobacco: Dunhill Navy roll, Plum Pudding, and Frog Morton Original
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Post by dustin on Apr 16, 2017 17:50:28 GMT -5
You have some research to do. Find out who David Lindley is, identify the wood in the marquetry work and find if it rare. Dunhill had many of thier high end items sourced out. I think you may have something good here and if you have the key even better. I have the key and I have done a little research on David Linley he is an artist in England and has some very high end stuff. |
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Post by herbinedave on Apr 16, 2017 17:54:54 GMT -5
Search ended auctions in GB and eBay for Linley.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2017 17:58:06 GMT -5
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Post by herbinedave on Apr 16, 2017 18:03:43 GMT -5
Now you must prove its authenticity. $8,000.00 cigar boxes will be counterfeited.
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dustin
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Soli deo Gloria
Posts: 65
First Name: Dustin
Favorite Pipe: Ben Wade Spiral, Peterson "Dunmore" 78, Savinelli Alligator, and my GBD Meerschaum 102
Favorite Tobacco: Dunhill Navy roll, Plum Pudding, and Frog Morton Original
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Post by dustin on Apr 16, 2017 18:05:41 GMT -5
I saw his sight and was blown away by the price of those humidors. I just don't know if I have something of that caliber or if there is another lesser tier of humidors. I searched Ebay and only found one David Linley for Dunhill humidor under recent listing and it was listed at $4500.00 but didn't sell. Not much information out there. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2017 18:09:58 GMT -5
Looks to be pretty nice box. I think you may have snagged a gem. His website has all sorts of other furnishings and accesories. None are cheap. You need to fill the humidor with $20 cigars.
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dustin
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Soli deo Gloria
Posts: 65
First Name: Dustin
Favorite Pipe: Ben Wade Spiral, Peterson "Dunmore" 78, Savinelli Alligator, and my GBD Meerschaum 102
Favorite Tobacco: Dunhill Navy roll, Plum Pudding, and Frog Morton Original
Location:
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Post by dustin on Apr 16, 2017 18:13:03 GMT -5
Looks to be pretty nice box. I think you may have snagged a gem. His website has all sorts of other furnishings and accesories. None are cheap. You need to fill the humidor with $20 cigars. That is the plan! |
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 16, 2017 18:19:10 GMT -5
That is a great find. Well done on your part.
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dustin
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Soli deo Gloria
Posts: 65
First Name: Dustin
Favorite Pipe: Ben Wade Spiral, Peterson "Dunmore" 78, Savinelli Alligator, and my GBD Meerschaum 102
Favorite Tobacco: Dunhill Navy roll, Plum Pudding, and Frog Morton Original
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Post by dustin on Apr 16, 2017 18:23:35 GMT -5
That is a great find. Well done on your part. Thanks, I am looking forward to filling it with cigars! |
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Post by daveinlax on Apr 16, 2017 22:39:59 GMT -5
WoW indeed! I've inspected humidors from Viscount Linley's shop many times over the years in Dunhill shops in NYC Chi LA Dallas and Vegas. The prices I've seen make humidors from Elie Bleu bargains. You're very lucky as I've dreamed of owing one.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 8:38:53 GMT -5
Score! Well played.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 17, 2017 9:25:19 GMT -5
It looks like you did very well, the woodwork looks first rate.
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Post by mgtarheel on Apr 24, 2017 19:41:08 GMT -5
I am sooooo jealous. Beautiful humidor
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 24, 2017 19:46:13 GMT -5
Good on ya Mate!
If it's not the real deal, it's still an awesome find.
If it is the genuine article... Woohoo!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2017 20:43:53 GMT -5
Just by looking at the craftsmanship no matter who made it, it's worth every penny what you paid and well over.
It's certainly something to hang onto and will be a much cherished heirloom. It doesn't get much better than this
sir, a bargain buy of a lifetime I would say.
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Post by craigmillar on Apr 26, 2017 14:48:33 GMT -5
I think you did well there
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