English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (3103) (2016) Tobacco Pipe

Few pipe shapes are more recognizable than the classic straight Billiard, and even fewer renditions are more iconic than Dunhill's "03" design. Exuding archetypal appeal, this shape from The White Spot has become, for many, the standard by which all Billiards are measured, and it's a lesson in traditional proportions and elegant lines. This particular rendition offers a versatile Group 3 size, as well as a vulcanite military mount to match the stem and compliment the dark stain of the Bruyere series.

The Bruyere was Alfred Dunhill's original finish upon launching his brand of premium pipes and smoking accessories and was the only Dunhill finish from 1910 until 1917. Even after the addition of other finishes, the Bruyere maintained a high level of popularity, becoming synonymous with what is thought of, even today, as the quintessential pipe. To achieve the iconic, ruby hue and saturation, a skilled craftsman painstakingly layers particular stains in a precise manner, then meticulously polishes the pipe to a high luster. The final result is, simply put, timeless.