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Dunhill Patent Shell Two Pipe Set (1929) Tobacco Pipe

Product Number: 004-002-3316

English Estate Dunhill Patent Shell Two Pipe Set (1929)
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Measurements & Other Details

Top Pipe:
Stamping
R21
EX.
DUNHILL`S`SHELL`MADE IN ENGLAND9[9 underlined and half size]
PAT.Nos.1130806/15&1341418/209
Bottom Pipe: 36/7
DUNHILL`S "SHELL"MADE IN ENGLAND
U.S.PATENTS 1341418/20X13253/207[x denotes unreadable and 7 underlined]



Condition: 4.8/5, 3.6/5 The set has some issues. The pot shape is in great condition, though has rim darkening, whereas the Shell Dublin (36/7) has been topped, the chamber is unevenly reamed and is equipped with a replacement stem. The stem work is extremely good; however

Bottom Pipe: Length:5.44 Weight: .9 Bowl Height: 1.78 Chamber Depth:1.52 Chamber Diameter:.78 Outside Diameter: 1.23

  • Length: 5.15 in./130.81 mm.
  • Weight: 0.09 oz./2.55 g.
  • Bowl Height: 1.59 in./40.39 mm.
  • Chamber Depth: 1.26 in./32.00 mm.
  • Chamber Diameter: 0.82 in./20.83 mm.
  • Outside Diameter: 1.47 in./37.34 mm.
  • Stem Material: Vulcanite
  • Filter: None
  • Shape: Pot
  • Finish: Sandblast
  • Material: Briar
  • Country: England

About This Pipe

1929; Popeye made his debut and the darkness of the Great Depression began. 1929 was also the year that this cased set of Dunhill Patent Shell Briars were produced. The very fact that these pipe are available is a bit of a shocker, often Patent sets are passed down, generation to generation, or as bequests to younger friends. A greater shock, still, is the most remarkable condition of both pipes. Now they aren't perfect (Do note that the Dublin has been topped and features a replacement stem), but I certainly hope I look this good at eighty.

--Richard Angelo