English Estates: Dunhill Dress (51031) (1982) Tobacco Pipe

Considered by many to be the quintessential Billiard design, this "03" Billiard from Dunhill maintains balanced proportions while possessing bold, muscular features that provide a satisfying feel in hand. Presented here in Group 5 size, this piece showcases an upright bowl at the fore of a streamlined shank-and-stem combination that gradually tapers to the bit. A thin metallic accent band wraps the junction, adding a pop of shine to an otherwise dark complexion of the pipe. Handsome vertical grain can be seen across the stummel, here shown in Dunhill's rich Dress finish.

One of the most fashionable finishes in all of pipe making and one that inspired an entire aesthetic, Dunhill's Dress finish was first introduced in 1973 as the Black Briar — renamed "Dress" in 1979 with the addition of silver — and is meant to elegantly complement a tuxedo or similar formal wear, perfect for a night on the town. Characterized by its glossy, jet-black stain and sterling silver accent band, the Dress finish exudes class and imbues each pipe it adorns with a sense of refinement and sophistication. It's the progenitor of the term "dress pipe," now used to reference any black-and-silver pipe, and is one of the most distinctive finishes in all of pipedom.