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Post by bambooshank on Sept 2, 2018 16:57:22 GMT -5
When I went looking for a birth year Dunhill I found 1950 was a difficult year to obtain, they were either already gone or out of the range of my wallet. I persevered and kept looking then this 1948 Dead Root appeared and I was a Pot shape something akin to the Rodney Dangerfield of the pipe world not getting much respect. I had a few Pot shapes in my collection and I really liked them so I inquired to the pipe to see if it were still available and what else I could learn. The earliest grading system Dunhill used is a bit cryptic since mine is considered a high grade and it’s official designation is DRR C-EE, don’t ask me to decipher it because I can’t, all I know is it smokes as good as it looks. Keeping it smokey with more Comoy Cask 7 Single Roll Slice. banjo  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 2, 2018 17:03:12 GMT -5
That's the best dunhill I've seen in a long time.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 2, 2018 17:20:37 GMT -5
Beautiful pipe, Sir.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 2, 2018 17:46:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the motivation to help me go to the office tomorrow to put some more billing in. It helps to know what I am working for  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2018 17:51:48 GMT -5
It's beautiful. I thought the vintage Dunhill's got a lot of respect. I notice the new ones are seldom mentioned, but pricey. Anyone know if they are any good?
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 2, 2018 19:08:48 GMT -5
Anything Dunhill made prior to 1968 deserve the credit they are given! After that they bought pre made ebuchons from others and only graded and finished 'em ! I have a BY (1946) Shell finished Apple that is one of the finest pipes I own smoking wise. They don't oil cure there pipes any more and that makes a difference ! BTW, that's one damn nice looking pot for sure  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2018 21:35:43 GMT -5
Banjo, that’s a Dunhill that any pipe smoker would be proud to own👍 Enjoy for many years to come🎈🎊🎉🎈🎊🎉
I’m still having a problem finding my birth year 1951 Dunhill that’s not selling for under $450.00.
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Post by antb on Sept 3, 2018 2:32:50 GMT -5
Dunhill made the quintessential pot shape. A lovely example, Banjo!
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Post by slomo on Sept 3, 2018 10:06:08 GMT -5
Very nice acquisition. There is usually a lot of competition for Dunhills 65 to 70 years old. I guess us old geezers have to much disposal cash.
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Post by slomo on Sept 3, 2018 10:17:25 GMT -5
david - I bought a new Dunhill last year from a UK vendor. I like it a lot - better than a similar pipe I had made by a leading artisan. It is a group 3 she'll bent bulldog. Cost with shipping was @ $270. Smooths are just too high even from the Uk.
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