English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (33) (F/T) (2) (A) (1967) Tobacco Pipe

Dated to 1967, this vintage Billiard by Dunhill sees a petite, upright bowl posed at the fore of a slender shank-and-stem arrangement. In Group 2 size, this piece is lightweight and comfortable, both in hand and clenched between the teeth. It's dressed in the warm, ruby-tinged stain of the Bruyere finish, revealing a wealth of handsome grain to appreciate.

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.