English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (60) (F/T) (4) (A) (1970) Tobacco Pipe

Rendered in Group 4 size, this Billiard by Dunhill is dated to 1970, and it exudes the confident simplicity of traditional English pipe making. Its build is well-measured, featuring a pert, upright bowl that smoothly transitions into a proportional shank, one which leads to a vulcanite stem with a gradual taper. Completing this classic ensemble is Dunhill's time-honored Bruyere finish, creating a pipe that epitomizes Dunhill's legacy.

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.