English Estates: Dunhill Bruyere (4108) (2002) Tobacco Pipe

A stout, yet not necessarily brutish bent Rhodesian, this Group 4-sized piece from Dunhill features some very broad bowl proportions, but also a nice, smartly-defined transition and sleek shank and stem to balance it all out and lend a bit of liveliness to the composition. Matched to the rich, warm, yet properly reserved Bruyere finish, the result is a great combination of solid design and a thoroughly polished presentation.

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.