English Estates: Dunhill Amber Root with Silver (4) (2003) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

This Group 4-sized Billiard from Dunhill boasts a tall, stocky bowl that stands at the fore of a sturdy shank and a slender tapered stem. The stem joins the shank via a sterling silver military mount, which adds a touch of flash to the form. In addition to being proportionally well balanced and comfortable in hand, this piece is also quite stylish, dressed as it is in the rich, grain-defining Amber Root finish.

One of Dunhill's more recent finishes, the Amber Root was introduced in 1995. Like the Root Briar, it showcases a smooth stain, accentuating the briar's natural grain in traditional style. Typically auburn-hued, the Amber Root is often a touch darker in color than that of the Root Briar, pairing handsomely with the jet-black stem for an aesthetic that combines the grain definition of the Root Briar finish with the darker, smokier tones of the Bruyere.