English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (4301) (2015) Tobacco Pipe

Presented in Group 4 size, this "01" Apple by Dunhill is venerably classic rendition of the shape with a well-measured build. The bowl is pert and plump, with smooth, supple walls creating a figure that contours comfortably to to the hand. A sturdy shank transitions from the bowl and pairs a jet-black vulcanite stem that tapers gradually to the bit. Dunhill's classic Bruyere adorns the stummel, dressing it in a rich, mahogany stain.

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.